Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing ofﬁ ces VOLUME CIV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., NNOVEMBEROVEMBER 1188, 22015015 NUMBER 5056 Scenes of the Dinner Honoring Dolly Hussar Our 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year Christ the Servant Parish Center + Canton, Ohio + Sunday, October 25

on the happy occasion, after all it was he who fi rst recommended Dolly for the award several years ago. David said he believed that his dad would have been honored to be present at the wonderful tribute to his beloved wife. Following the toast, the guest speaker, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, director of the Fraternalist of the Year program of the organization and also a recently elected Honor- ary Supreme Offi cer, served as the guest speaker. Brother Tanzone gave an interesting and informative overview of the 110-year history of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, recall- ing our rich past and confi dent of our bright future, noting especially David Hussar offered the spir- the importance of passing on the ited toast at the luncheon honor- Sokol spirit from generation to ing his mom as our 2015 Frater- generation. He noted that the Hus- nalist of the Year. sar family was a shining example of a family committed to the high traditions of fraternal outreach and ideals of Sokol fraternalism For service. He brought greetings from three generations, led by Dolly, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pog- the Hussars continue to inspire and orelec, F.I.C. who was unable to Supreme President Larry M.Glugosh is shown above presenting the 2015 Fraternalist of the Year Plaque share the Slovak Catholic Sokol be present at the dinner who asked to this year’s honoree, Dolly Hussar of Assembly 180 in Canton, Ohio. Looking on during the presentation message. He went on to recall the him to present Dolly a Certifi cate of are Sister Hussar’s children, from the left, son, David Hussar, daughter, Lynn Hill, daughter, Honorary many outreach activities in which Appreciation for her many efforts Supreme Offi cer Susan L. Blosser and son, Daniel Hussar. Dolly has promoted in the best (Continued on page 10)

Our 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year, Dolly Hus- sar, a member of Assembly 180, was honored at a luncheon celebration given in her honor on Sunday, October 25. The festivities, which began at 1 p.m., were held in the Gathering Room of Christ the Ser- vant Parish in Canton, Oh. About 60 guests were in attendance, including Dolly’s four children, fi ve grandchildren as well as brother and sister Sokols and Sokolky and friends. Serving as the mistress of ceremonies was Susan L. Blosser, newly elected Honorary Supreme Offi cer and daughter of the honoree. The opening prayer and grace before meals was offered by the Rev. Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano, pastor of Christ the Servant Parish. A toast was then offered by Dolly’s son, David Hussar. The toast was not only a tribute to his mother and her accomplishments but also to our father, Andrew who passed Our honoree, Dolly Hussar, center, is shown fl anked by l-r, Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, Group away two years ago, who David 5 President Kathryn Figard, Msgr. Lewis Gaetano, pastor of Christ the Servant Parish; and Honorary Su- noted was looking down smiling preme Offi cer Susan L. Blosser who was the mistress of ceremonies during the fraternal program. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Visited our Home Offi ce in 1992 Joseph & Albina Senko note Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J. laid their 60th wedding anniversary to rest at the Cathedral in Nitra, Slovakia Joseph T. Senko, a native Pittsburgher and the former Al- Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J., Bish- in Czechoslovakia in 1989, he was United States and was honored at a bina Kolodzej, a native of Slovakia, fi rst met sixty-three years op-Emeritus of Nitra in Slovakia and fi nally able to function openly as a dinner on February 25, 1992. Our ago as teenagers at a local Slovak wedding in Pittsburgh. On Cardinal Priest of the Holy Roman bishop. That same year, he was ap- Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Mon- July 16, 1955, they exchanged their marriage vows one month Church, passed away peacefully on pointed rector of SS.Cyril and Meth- signor Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L. was after Albina’s high school graduation while Joe was still at- October 24 at his residence in Ni- odius Seminary in Bratislava. Pope pastor of the Hazleton parish at the tending Duquesne University. Their marriage has been blessed tra. He was 91. Cardinal Korec was John Paul II named him Bishop of time. On that occasion, Cardinal Ko- with three sons and three daughters, one son and one daughter ordained a priest secretly in 1950 Nitra, Slovakia’s oldest diocese on rec publicly thanked the American have since passed away as adults. Joe and Albina are also the during the February 6, 1990. On June 28, 1991, Slovak community and in particular proud grandparents of eight. They have been active in the Pitts- Communist the same pontiff named him a Cardi- the Slovak Catholic fraternals united burgh area Slovak community for many years and have helped takeover of the nal. He was invested as a cardinal in in the Slovak Catholic Federation for preserve our time-honored Slovak faith traditions, an impor- Czechoslovak a consistory on June 28 and named their strong support for the Church in tant component of the Senko household. They are both active government. Cardinal-Priest of Santi Fabiano e Slovakia following the fall of Com- Slovak fraternalists, Joe is our member of Assembly 16 while A year later in Venanzio a Villa Fiorelli. He was munism. Albina enjoys membership in Wreath 22. They also are mem- 1951, he was Slovakia’s fi rst residential Cardinal. On Cardinal Korec’s second visit bers of the First Catholic Slovak Union and the First Catholic ordained a In February of 1992, Cardinal to the United States, he was awarded Slovak Ladies Association. bishop, again Korec visited the United States at the the degree Doctor of Humane Let- In addition, Joe serves as the Honorary Slovak Consul for secretly. At the time of his death, he invitation of the Most Rev. Edward ters, “honoris causa” by The Catho- the State of Pennsylvania and served as Chairman of Friends of was the world’s senior Bishop. He M. Egan, then Bishop of Bridgeport, lic University of America in Wash- Slovakia, a Washington, D.C.- based organization promoting was a Jesuit for 77 years. When Pope Conn. and later Cardinal Archbishop ington, D.C. on November 12, 1993. U.S. - Slovak cultural and educational projects. He also serves John Paul II named him a Cardinal, of New York. On February 22, 1992, On that occasion, the university as the Executive Director of the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Korec became the fi rst residential in Cardinal Korec received an Honor- hosted a conference titled “The Slo- Cultural Association, one of the most active American groups Cardinal Slovakia. ary Doctorate “honoris causa” at vak National Identity.” Following promoting our rich Slovak heritage and traditions. A native of Bosany in western Slo- Sacred Heart University. On that the conference, Cardinal Korec was At the celebration marking Joe and Albina’s sixtieth wed- vakia, he was born into a working- occasion, Cardinal Korec celebrat- able to travel to Gary, Indiana for the ding anniversary, in the presence of the couple’s surviving four class family there January 22, 1924, ed Mass in Slovak at Holy Name funeral of Bishop Andrew G. Grutka children and eight grandchildren, the well-known couple re- son of Jan Korec and the former of Jesus Church in Stratford with a on November 13, 1993. called and refl ected on the role of their faith and Slovak heri- Maria Drabikova who were laborers capacity crowd in attendance. He On July 16, 2005, Pope Benedict tage in their lives as well as in the lives of the Senko family. at a local leather factory. He entered later was honored at a reception in XVI accepted Cardinal Korec’s res- Their many friends throughout the American Slovak commu- the Society of Jesus in 1938. Follow- the Parish Center. During that same ignation as ordinary of the Diocese of nity extend best wishes to them on this milestone in their mar- ing the closing of all male religious American visit, Cardinal Korec vis- Nitra. Since then he has resided in the riage. May their love for each other continue to grow as the houses in April 1950, he continued ited our home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. episcopal residence in Nitra. years go by. As the Church celebrates the beauty of family life, his priestly studies clandestinely. On on February 23, 1992. At 10 a.m. he The funeral of Cardinal Korec was Joe and Albina serve as wonderful examples of the vocation October 1, 1950, he was ordained celebrated Mass at St. Mary’s As- held on Saturday, October 31 in the and mission of the family. May God continue to bless them a priest secretly by Bishop Robert sumption Slovak Church and was Cathedral-Basilica of St. Emeram both. Zdar Boh! Pobozny of Roznava. The same welcomed by then Paterson Bishop in Nitra. Principal celebrant of the bishop consecrated him a bishop, Frank J. Rodimer and Msgr. John J. funeral liturgy was His Eminence, again clandestinely, on August 24, Demkovich, then pastor. Following Stanislaw Cardinal Dziwisz, metro- 1951. During the 1950s, he secretly the liturgy, Cardinal Korec visited politan Archbishop of Krakow, Po- served in ministry while maintaining our home offi ce and addressed our land. In his homily, Cardinal Dziwisz a secular job as an elevator repair- staff. Following the visit, he was highlighted Korec’s signifi cance for man. In 1960, he was sentenced by hosted by our organization at a lun- Slovakia and the universal Church. the Czechoslovak Communist gov- cheon. Among the concelebrants were ernment to 12 years in prison for As part of his fi rst visit to America, Jozef Cardinal Tomko, who traveled helping seminarians with their study Cardinal Korec also had the oppor- from Rome and Joachim Cardinal and ordaining priests. He spent 39 tunity to visit the tomb of Blessed Meisner of Germany; the Vatican years working as a priest without Miriam Teresa Demjanovich at Nuncio in Slovakia, Archbishop government authorization, either in the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mario Giordana as well as Bishops prison or supporting himself as a Charity of St. Elizabeth in Convent from across Slovakia. Heading the laborer. In 1968 during the Prague Station, N.J. In addition, he visited list of civic dignitaries in attendance Spring, Bishop Korec was paroled the Villa Sacred Heart, the Mother- were Slovakia’s President Andrej and continued his ministry within house of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Kiska, Prime Minister Robert Fico the underground Church in the then Methodius in Danville, Pa. on Feb- and Parliamentary Chairman Peter Czechoslovakia. ruary 24, 1992. He celebrated Mass Pellegrini. At the conclusion of the Following the Velvet Revolution at St. Joseph’s Church in Hazleton, funeral rites attended by thousands Joseph and Albina Senko on their wedding day, July 16, 1955. which saw the fall of Communism Pa., the oldest Slovak parish in the of mourners, the current Bishop of Nitra, William Judak read excerpts from Cardinal Korec’s last will and testament, in which the deceased cardinal gave thanks for the gift of faith and in which he offers prayers for the Church. “I endeavored to show my devotion to the faith even when living in oppression, persecution, working in factories, while in prison as a bishop....I pray for St. Gorazd’s Seminary, Nitra’s priests and faithful as well as the whole Church in Slovakia, as well as believers from other churches, with whom we stand united by the same sacrament of bap- tism.” Following the funeral rites, the body of Cardinal Korec was interred in the crypt of the Nitra Cathedral alongside, past Bishops of Nitra, including Archbishops Karol Kmetko and Eduard Necsey and Bishop Jan Pasztor. Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J. is shown above being welcomed May the soul of Cardinal Korec, Joseph and Albina Senko as they celebrated their 60th wedding at our Sokol home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. during his February 25,1992 who so beautifully mirrored our anniversary this summer. visit by Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Looking on Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith, was then Supreme President George J. Kostelnik. now rest in peace. R.I.P. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 3

An outstanding fraternal benefi t $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants Available to Eligible Members in 2016 We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible members in 2016. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol scholarship grants may reap- ply for a 2016 grant; however, per Convention mandate - a student may receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catholic Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil Slavik Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of $2,000 each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000. On October 23 a delegation of the Slovak League of America visited the United Nations headquarters in With one application you may apply for all college scholar- New York in anticipation of the 70th anniversary of its founding and to visit the statue of SS. Cyril and ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant Methodius on its grounds. The statue by the noted Slovak sculpture Andrej Rudavsky was a gift of the Slo- per applicant will be awarded. vak Republic in 1998 and commemorates the legacy of the brother saints who are the Apostles of the Slavs and co-patrons of all of Europe. Shown visiting the statue are, l-r, offi cers of the Slovak League and guests, College scholarship eligibility requirements: including, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone who serves as League president; Dr. Mikulas Halko, fi rst vice president; Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1000 grants will be awarded) and his wife Nadezda; Father Richard D. Baker, new pastor of St. John Nepomucene Slovak Parish in New • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance York and our Chaplain of Group 1; Nina Holy, League secretary-treasurer; Slovakia’s Ambassador to the Coverage United Nations, Dr. Frantisek Ruzicka who arranged the visit and tour; and Father Stefan Chanas, paro- • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least chial vicar at St. John Nepomucene Parish. fi ve years. • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, of Northeastern Pennsylavnia at St. university or professional school, or be enrolled in a Matthew’s Slovak Lutheran Church, graduate or professional degree program. Sokol Calendar North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. be- • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least ginning at 4 p.m., reception to follow. 2.5 or better FRI.NOV.20 members is $10.00, guests welcome Q Traditional Vilija Christmas pro- Q • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member “Paint Nite Fundraiser in sup- at $15.00; for reservations call Au- gram hosted by the Cleveland Slovak • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic port of the children’s Christmas drey Filipek 219-659-6444. Radio Club and Monks of St. An- Q Sokol infl uenced my life?” party hosted by Assembly 16 and Group 17 children’s Christmas par- drew Svorad Benedictine Abbey be- Wreath 22 at the Slovak Catholic ty hosted by Wreath 54 and Assem- ginning with Mass at 12 noon in the Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in Sokol Club, 2912 East Carson St., blies 108 & 107 at Camelot Bowling Abbey Church followed by the lun- the amount of $2500 will be awarded) South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., doors Lanes, 628 Bordman-Canfi eld Rd., cheon and program in the cafeteria • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship open at 6:30 p.m., painting starts at Boardman, Oh. from 1-3 p.m.; reser- of Benedictine High School, 10510 AND 7:30 p.m., sign up at https://www. vations necessary, call Edie Babik at Buckeye Rd., Cleveland, Oh. $20.00 • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry paintnite.com/pages/events/view/ 330-782-9555; deadline for reserva- per person; for reservations call 216- • Must be majoring in medical curriculum pittsburgh/916878 or call Carmella tions is Nov. 30. 721-5300, ext. 100. Q Marzec 412-414-9249. Traditional St. Nicholas Day cel- Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 chil- Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of SUN.NOV.22 ebration for junior Sokol members dren’s Christmas party for members Q $2000 will be awarded) Solemn installation of the Rev. of Assembly 182 at the parish of St. age 10 and younger at the Slovak • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Richard D. Baker as pastor of the John Nepomucene, 411 East 66th St., Catholic Sokol Club, Perryopolis,Pa. AND Parish of St. John Nepomucene- New York City, beginning with Mass 1-3 p.m. • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol St. Frances Xavier Cabrini at the at 11 a.m., children’s program to fol- FRI.DEC.11 • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, Church of St. John Nepomucene, low at 1 p.m. in the parish social cen- Q Quarterly meeting of the S.C.S. pre-medical or business curriculum. 411 East 66th St., New York City, ter, 406 East 67th St. Supreme Board of Directors at the Q Mass at 12:30 p.m. Assembly 167 children’s Christ- Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport Q The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the 34th annual Thanksgiving Service mas party at the Slovak Catholic So- Westshore in Tampa, FL beginning amount of $1000 will be awarded) sponsored by the Passaic Ecumeni- kol Club, 888 West Hopocan Ave., at 9:00 a.m. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship cal Committee at St. Mary of the Barberton, Oh. beginning at 2:30 SAT.DEC.12 AND Assumption Slovak Church, corner p.m., call Chris Macko for reserva- Q Annual Children’s Christmas party • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum Monroe and Market Sts., Passaic, tions at 330-635-8374. hosted by Assembly 16 and Wreath Q • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry N.J. beginning at 3:30 p.m., recep- Assembly 28 & Wreath 18 chil- 22 for members ages 0-12 at the Slo- Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount tion to follow in the parish social hall, dren’s Christmas party beginning at vak Catholic Club, 2912 East Carson of $1000 will be awarded) for additional information call Kathy the Sparetime Lanes, Whitinsville, St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., doors • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Levendusky 973-772-5918. Mass. concluding at the Sokol Hall, open at 12 noon, festivities begin at AND SUN.DEC.6 Route 16, Douglas, Mass. Call Judith 1 p.m., reservations necessary, call Q • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, Wreath 81 annual meeting and Manyak at 508-476-2668. Carmella Marec at tel. 412-414-9249 Christmas party at Johnel’s Restau- Q Children’s Christmas party design or layout (Continued on page 17) rant, 4141 Calumet Ave., Hammond, hosted by Wreath 93 at The Rock, Ind. beginning at 12:30 p.m.; cost for 7900 Crystal Ridge Rd., Franklin, Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the Wis.53132 from 2-4 p.m., RSVP to OUR NEXT ISSUE IS amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exem- DECEMBER 2ND HOLIDAY HOME Tricia Radtke trciaradtke@tsrnet. plifi es the spirit of volunteerism) com. In keeping with our bi- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship OFFICE CLOSING week ly publishing schedule, In observance of Thanks- Q Patronal feast day observance • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made hosted by Assembly 261 and Wreath the next is sue of the Slovak the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. giving, the Home Offi ce will Catho lic Falcon will be that be closed on Thursday, No- 155 beginning with Mass at the Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius, of Wednes day, December 2nd. The process of applying for any of the above college level vember 26 and Friday, No- Dead line for all pho tos and corner Sixth and Laurel Sts. at 9:30 scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are vember 27. The Home Offi ce in for ma tion for this is sue will will reopen for business on a.m., luncheon and fraternal program be Thurs day, November 26th. ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Monday, November 30. Reg- to follow at the Slovak Catholic So- View e-Falcon on our website: Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship ular Home Offi ce business kol Club, 411 Crestmont St., Read- www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Program may be directed to: hours are Monday to Friday, ing, Pa., for reservations call Kathi at Thank ing you for your con tin- Julie Dobbs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A blessed and 610-507-3748. ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, Supreme Vice-President enjoyable Thanksgiving to all! Q Annual St. Nicholas Slovak Ad- I remain Zdar Boh! – Daniel F. Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee Zdar Boh! vent and Christmas Hymn Sing host- Tanzone, Editor (Continued on page 7) ed by the Slovak Heritage Society PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life Gospel for the Solemnity of Our Lord Youngstown Bishop George Murry Our Sokol, Joseph Hornack, director of the Slovak expected at Vilija Dinner on Dec.13 Institute extends a cordial invitation to area Sokol mem- Jesus Christ, King of the Universe The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop bers to turn out for this year’s Vilija. The Slovak Insti- of Youngstown, will be the guest of honor at this year’s tute Library was founded by the Benedictine Monks - November 22nd Vilija Dinner on Sunday, December 13 in Youngstown, at the Abbey in 1952. Previously, a Slovak library was John 18:33b-37 Oh. Hosted by the American Slo- located at the abbey beginning in 1936. The Slovak A reading from the holy Gospel vak Cultural Association of the Institute offers Slovak Christmas cards, 10 cards to a according to John Mahoning Valley(ASCA), the package at the cost of $10.00 plus $3.00 for postage. Pilate said to Jesus, “Are you the King annual event recreates one of the Also available is a large map of Slovakia including all of the jews?” jesus answered, “Do most beloved Slovak faith tradi- the villages, towns and cities at the cost of $10.00, plus you say this on your own or have others told you about me?” Pilate tions “Stedry Vecer” (bountiful $3.00 for postage and fi nally Slovak fl ags, 4” x 5.5” cost $4.00 each and large fl ags of Slovakia 3 1/2 by 5 answered, ”l am not a jew, am l? evening) or Vilija, the traditional Your own nation and the chief priests Christmas Eve dinner in a Slovak feet cost $20.00. Also Philip Hrobak’s 4th edition of “Lets Learn Slovak” is available at $5.00 a copy plus handed you over to me. What have home. This year’s Vilija will be you done?” Jesus answered, “My $3.00 for postage and handling. Make check payable held at the Father Snock Center at kingdom does not belong to this Our Lady of Sorrows Parish - the to The Slovak Institute and send same to: Slovak Insti- world. If my kingdom did belong former St. Matthias School, located at 2800 Shady Run tute, 10510 Buckeye Rd., Cleveland, OH. 44104. Or to to this world, my attendants would Road in the Lansingville section of Youngstown begin- place an order, call the Slovak Institute at 216-721-5300 be fi ghting to keep me from being ning at 4 p.m. according to tradition with the appearance ext. 294 or email [email protected]. We thank handed over to the jews. But as it is, of the fi rst evening star. Brother Hornack for sharing this story with our readers. my kingdom is not here.” So Pilate The Christmas Eve dinner is a special meal the fam- said to him, “Then you are a king?” ily shares before going to attend Mass which was cel- 22nd Vilija & Jaslickari program jesus answered, “You say I am a king. ebrated in the past at Midnight. In eastern Slovakia, it is a on December 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa. For this I was born and for this I came meatless meal but by no means a meager one. The meal The Slovak Customs Group of Prince of Peace into the world, to testify to the truth. will begin with the sharing of the Oplatky, eaten with Parish on Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, will host its Everyone who belongs to the truth honey. Mushroom soup, fi sh, pirohy, bobalky and kol- 22nd annual Slovak Vilija & Jaslickari Program on Sat- listens to my voice.” The Gospel of the Lord. ace will be enjoyed. There will be musical entertainment urday, December 12 in the parish center located at 81 provided by the ever-popular Pittsburgh Area Slovak South 13th Street beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m. First Sunday of Advent- Folk Ensemble(PAS) as well as much more, including followed by dinner at 5 p.m. a Basket Auction and a lotto tree raffl e. Oplatky will be Continuing in the timely tradition, the Vilija rec- November 29th available for sale. The winner of the annual scholarship reates the Christmas Eve meal in a Slovak home. It Matthew 24:37-44 provided by the ASCA will be announced along with de- begins as the fi rst star rises with a short reading from A reading from the holy Gospel tails of upcoming cultural projects of the Mahoning Val- Scripture of Christ’s birth and the sharing of the oplatky according to Matthew ley’s Slovak community. eaten with honey. Scrumptious baked fi sh, mushroom Jesus said to his disciples: While some still celebrate the Vilija at home on soup, pirohy, bobalky made with poppyseed or sauer- ‘DAS it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man Christmas Eve,many do not. Attending the December 13 kraut, followed by traditional Slovak pastries to crown In those days before the fl ood, Vilija affords the opportunity to continue to appreciate the menu. The highlight of the evening will be the cul- they were eating and drinking, and celebrate this Slovak faith tradition, especially among tural program featuring the artistry of the Pittsburgh marrying and giving in marriage, the younger generations. In any event, an enjoyable eve- Slovakians - the tri-state’s oldest Slovak folk ensemble. up to the day that Noah entered the ark. ning is assured. The price of the ticket remains a very af- The group, under the direction of our well-known So- They did not know until the fl ood came fordable $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under kols, Sue and Rudy Ondrejco, will present a variety of and carried them all away. age 12.Children age 4 and younger are welcome free of traditional Slovak dances, songs and hymns, culminat- So will it be also at the coming charge. Advance reservations only as no tickets will be ing with the story of the Jaslickari - the re-telling of the of the Son of Man. available at the door. Deadline for reservtions is Decem- story of the Shepherds’ visit to the newborn Christchild. Two men will be out in the fi eld; ber 7th. For tickets and information, contact: Ron Garchar A bake sale and marketplace will also be featured. An one will be taken, and one will be left. at tel 330-533-7077 or Loretta Ekoniak at 330-549-3760 enjoyable evening is assured. Two women will be grinding at the mill; or email Loretta at: loretta.ekoniak@gmailcom. Tickets for the dinner are $28.00 for adults and one will be taken, and one will be left. $12.00 for children under 12. A group discount is avail- Therefore, stay awake! Traditional Vilija Program on able. Advance reservations only, no tickets at the door. For you do not know on which day For reservations call 412-481-8380. Deadline for res- your Lord will come. December 6 in Cleveland, Oh. Be sure of this: St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleve- ervations is December 8th. The social center is handi- cap accessible. The Vilija is a wonderful opportunity to if the master of the house land will once again play host to the traditional Christmas had known the hour of night Vilija luncheon and cultural program on Sunday, De- share our beloved Slovak Christmas traditions with the younger generations. We commend Connie Zatek, the when the thief was coming, cember 6. The Vilija recalls the traditional Christmas eve he would have stayed awake dinner held in a Slovak home. All the favorite culinary event coordinator, as well as the members of the Slovak Customs Group of Prince of Peace Parish for their ef- and not let his house be broken into. specialities enjoyed on Christmas Eve will be featured. So too, you also must be prepared, forts in helping to preserve our beloved Slovak faith This traditional meatless meal is prepared by the mem- for at an hour you do not expect, traditions. bers of the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club and served by the Son of Man will come.” The Gospel of the Lord. the Monks of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey. The event is the traditional start of the Christmas season in the Cleveland Christmas Oplatky 2015 area Slovak community. This year’s progam begins with The celebration of Christmas in a Slovak home Christmas concert and dinner Mass celebrated in the Abbey Church at 12 noon. Fol- would not be complete without the sharing of the tra- in Yonkers, N.Y. on December 20 lowing the liturgy, the luncheon will be enjoyed in the ditional Oplatky, the Slovak Christmas wafers. They Our Sokol of Assembly 219, Stephen J. Knoblock will direct Cafeteria of Benedictine High School located at 10510 are a time-honored tradition passed on from generation the traditional Christmas concert of chorus and instrumentalists “Journey Buckeye Road in Cleveland. to generation. Jankola Library and Slovak Museum lo- to Bethlehem” on Sunday, December 20 at the Church of St. Casimir, A cultural program will feature the artistry of the cated at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and 239 Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, N.Y. beginning at 3 p.m. The con- Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble, who will present the mu- Methodius in Danville, Pa. has provided these Oplatky cert will feature the artistry of the choir of the former Most Holy Trinity sic and songs of the Christmas season. In addition, exhib- for those of Slovak ancestry scattered across the United Parish. The Slovak parish was shuttered on August 1st. For the past 30 its as well as tables featuring various arts and crafts along States who cherish this wonderful Slovak faith tradi- years, the concert was an integral part of the celebration of Christmas at with imported items from Slovakia will be available for tion. Where in previous times, the Oplatky were avail- the parish. This year’s concert, the fi rst in the majestic gothic Church of sale. Slovak Christmas cards will also be available. An able at one’s local Slovak parish. Sad to say, many of St. Casimir, under the baton on Maestro Knoblock will feature an array enjoyable afternoon celebrating our rich Slovak Christ- these Slovak parishes have closed or been merged. of traditional Advent and Christmas favorites and arrangements. mas traditions will be enjoyed. Today our members reside in all 50 of our states. Pre- Following the concert, a buffet supper will be served in the Tickets for the Vilija are $20.00 per person. Advance serving this faith tradition is important. Jankola Library church hall. Traditional Slovak and Polish culinary specialities will be ticket sales only. Send check payable to St. Andrew Ab- accepts orders for Oplatky from October 26 until De- enjoyed. Tickets for the concert and dinner are $35.00 or $10 for the bey to: St. Andrew Abbey - Vilija, 10510 Buckeye Road, cember 18, 2015. concert alone. Reservations for the dinner are necessary and may be Cleveland, OH 44104. Or for more information, call 216- The Oplatky, fi ve in one package are thermal-sealed made by calling St. Casimir’s Rectory at tel. 914-963-1254 or email: 721-5300, ext. 100, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and can be purchased for $5.00 per pack. In addition, offi [email protected]. (Continued on page 18) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVMEBER 18, 2015 PAGE 5

Sunday, December 6. Parents and From the Desk of the Supreme President Children’s Christmas Parties set grandparents are welcome to join us as we enjoy this celebration of Sokol fraternalism and fellowship. Thoughts on Fraternalism Barberton, Oh. - Assembly 167 to make the necessary prepara- An enjoyable afternoon has been by Larry M. Glugosh will host its traditional Christmas tions, parents are asked to call Ju- planned. Wishing all a very joyous party for junior Sokols and So- Last month I had the pleasure Dolly has earned the respect, friend- dith Manyak at tel. 508-476-2668 Christmas season, may I remain kolky on Sunday, December 6th at and privilege to represent our soci- ship and support from the local indicating the names and ages of Zdar Boh! the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club lo- ety along with our National Editor, members and offi cers of the Slovak children who will attend. Deadline Cecilia George cated at 888 West Hopocan Avenue Brother Daniel Catholic Sokol. However it was an for reservations is Wednesday, No- President in Barberton. Festivities at the club vember 25. We look forward to a F. Tanzone at the equally rewarding feeling knowing begin at 2:30 p.m. and an enjoyable 2015 Fraternalist she was receiving this well deserved wonderful celebration of Christ’s Milwaukee, Wis. - We would afternoon has been planned. Re- of the Year cel- honor from the entire organization. birth in the best traditions of Sokol like to extend a cordial invitation freshments and lunch will be served ebration in Can- On a personal note, I would like fraternalism. to all to attend our annual Group 4 and entertainment will be provided. ton Ohio. This to thank her for all the support and Zdar Boh! Children’s Christmas Party on Sun- The highlight of the afternoon will program was mentorship that she has provided to Judith Manyak day, December 6th. The festivities be the visit from Santa himself. launched in 1983 me over the years and for her tireless will be hosted by Wreath 93 of Mil- In order to ensure that Santa will and we have rec- commitment, personal sacrifi ce and Lilly, Pa. - Assembly 79 will waukee. Please join us from 2 to 4 bring along enough gifts for the ognized a small leadership with respect to the youth, host its traditional Christmas party p.m. for a fun-fi lled two hours of children, we ask parents to indicate group of very dedicated individuals underprivileged and benevolent for its junior Sokol members on Snowtubing. This will be a new and the names of the children who will in our society who have sacrifi ced members of our society. We are very Saturday, December 19 at the Slo- exciting adventure for children and attend. They may do so by listing and worked hard to promote the fortunate to have such a wonderful vak Catholic Sokol Club located parents of all ages. An afternoon the children’s names on the sign-up high ideals and values of our organi- fraternal leader in our organization on Railroad Street. Festivities be- of fun and fraternalism has been sheet located at the Sokol Club or zation. This year was no different as and I wish her many more years of gin at 2 p.m. and refreshments will planned at The Rock located at by calling Chris Macko at tel. 330- we gave tribute and honor to Sister happiness and good health. This will be enjoyed by all. The highlight of 7900 Crystal Ridge Road in Frank- 635-8374. We look forward to see- Dolly Hussar from Group 5 for her be my last ceremony as the Supreme the afternoon will be the arrival of lin, Wis. 53132. The Wreath will ing a good turnout of children and lifetime commitment and dedica- President; however I will certainly Santa who will have gifts for all the cover half of the $15.00 cost for their parents at this year’s event. tion to our great society and fraternal carry forward some wonderful children. Parents and and grand- the junior members and their par- Wishing all a very Merry Christ- benefi t way of life. memories from this year’s program parents are welcome to join us for ents’ snowtubing. All Seniors and mas and a happy, healthy New Our 2015 recipient celebrated this Following Sister Dolly’s leader- this traditional celebration of the non-members are welcome to join Year, may I remain special ceremony with her family ship, we should all take a moment Christmas season. An enjoyable af- us at their own cost. Please R.S.V.P. Zdar Boh! and closest friends at her local parish to think about fraternalism and how ternoon is assured. to Tricia Radtke by the deadline Chris Macko Zdar Boh! hall. We began the program with the we can make a contribution within of Sunday, November 22nd at tri- actual award ceremony and her fam- our local communities. For example Elizabeth Phillips [email protected] and let her East Douglas, Mass. - The an- ily presented her with fl owers and with the Thanksgiving season upon Financial Secretary know the number of children, their nual children’s Christmas party said a few kind words about their us, we could provide our time and Lyndora, Pa. - The annual chil- names and ages as well as the num- hosted by Assembly 28 and Wreath mother and why she is so deserving energy to help those less fortunate. dren’s Christmas party for junior ber of adults who will be attending. 18 is scheduled for Sunday, De- of this special honor. The afternoon We can work at a veteran center or a members of Assembly 54, age 14 An enjoyable afternoon is assured cember 6th. Members ages 12 program was followed with a very senior citizen home. We could reach and younger, is set for Saturday, in the best traditions of Group 4 and younger are welcome to par- nice lunch in a warm and inviting out to our local parish or commu- December 12 at the Slovak Catho- Sokol fellowship and fraternalism. ticipate. Our program begins with room that was carefully decorated nity center and support someone in lic Sokol Club from 1 to 2 p.m. Wishing all a joyous Christmas sea- bowling at the Spartime Bowling in a fall theme. It was a very com- need. Fraternalism is about sacrifi ce We will enjoy pizza and beverages son, may we remain Lanes in Whitinsville, Mass. at 11 fortable and simple setting with lots and giving. It is not a monetary issue before the arrival of the guest of Zdar Boh! a.m. After bowling, we will gather of warm hospitality from the local but rather an offering of compassion honor, Santa himself. Santa will Tricia, Lisa and Brad at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall offi cers, family and friends of our and love for someone in need. I hope distribute bags of goodies to all Wreath 93 located on Route 16 in Douglas the youngsters. In order to make Group 5 chapter. After lunch we you take the opportunity during the where pizza and ice cream sundaes were entertained by a local band, Thanksgiving season to touch some- the necessary preparations, par- New York, N.Y. - Assembly 182 will be enjoyed. A visit from Santa which played several Slovak songs one who is less fortunate, through ents need to indicate the names will host its traditional St. Nicholas will complete the afternoon of fun for everyone’s enjoyment. Sister of the youngsters who will attend Day party for junior Sokols and (Continued on page 6) and Sokol fellowship. An enjoy- on the sign-up sheet at the Sokol Sokolky on Sunday, December 6 able afternoon is assured. In order Club. Deadline for reservations is in the social hall of St. John Nepo- Slovak Catholic Sokol ~ Group 17 ~ Youngstown, mucene Parish located at 406 East 67th Street. The program includes Ohio Mass in Slovak at 11 a.m. or Mass GOLF OUTING RESULTS in English at 12:30 p.m. Festivities Sunday, September 20, 2015 begin in the social hall at 1 p.m. A wonderful program has been Mahoning County Club Golf Course ~ Girard, Ohio planned. Refreshments will be enjoyed by all. St. Nicholas will visit LADIES PRIZES ~ Front Nine z Hole #2 - Closest to the pin, Flo Jablonski ISSN: 0897-8107 and distribute gifts to the youngsters. An enjoyable afternoon is z Hole #6 - Closest to the pin, Flo Jablonski z Hole #9 - Longest putt, Mary Starr Established April 15, 1911 assured. Parents are asked to call z “Least putts”, Mary Starr Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Anna Korcak at tel. 201-670-8162 indicating the names and ages of z “Best poker hand”, Edie Babik Issued Bi-Weekly children up to age 12 who will participate. Wishing all a very blessed MEN’S PRIZES ~ Front Nine Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor and enjoyable Christmas season, z Hole #1 - Closest to the pin, Glen Kramer Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 may I remain z Hole #4 - Closest to the pin, Glen Kramer Zdar Boh! z Hole #6* - Closest to the pin, Glen Kramer Anna Korcak * For Seniors: Closest to the pin, Digger Hodos Annual Subscription Rates Financial Secretary z Hole #9 - Longest putt, Rob Hritz United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 Pittsburgh, Pa. - Assembly 16 BACK NINE PRIZES (For 18-hole players) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, and Wreath 22 will host its tradi- z Hole #14 - Closest to the pin, Bob Budinsky P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, z Hole #17 - Closest to the pin, Gene Babik Passaic, New Jersey 07055 tional Christmas party for junior members, ages 0-12 on Saturday, z Hole #18 - Longest putt, Judy Babik Member of the Catholic Press December 12 at the Slovak Catho- Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's lic Sokol Club, located at 2912 East CHIP-IN Association of America Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South Hole #16 – Ronnie Trimble Side. Doors open at 12 noon and Proprietor and Publisher festivities begin at 1 p.m. Children A wonderful Steak Fry Buffet Dinner was enjoyed by all 30 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL who will participate need to be reg- golfers and guests in attendance. Hats off to Chef Jim Jerek! P.O. Box 899 istered. Registration will be held every Wednesday and Thursday Zdar Boh! The Committee 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Slovak Catholic Sokol Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 evenings at the Sokol Club beginning September 23rd until Novem- Group 17 ~ Youngstown, Ohio WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org (Continued on page 6) PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Slovak Catholic Sokol College Scholarship- Children’s Christmas The Mixing Bowl Tips for Success Parties set I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the recent changes made to the Slovak Catholic College Scholarship Program. We will (Continued from page 5) CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD mushrooms, carrot strips, frozen 1 pk. raspberry gelatin peas, caulifl owerettes) continue to use a completely on-line process as we have had few is- ber 25th. Those who wish to call in sues with the process over the past several seasons. With the help of 1 11 oz. can mandarin 2 cloves garlic, minced registrations may do so by contact- oranges drained 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey strips our technical webmaster, we have redesigned the application process ing Carmella(Suess) Marzec at tel. and you should fi nd it to be much more user friendly. You will fi nd 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 cup light cream or half-and-half 412-414-9249 or email: suesscm@ 1 16 oz. can whole cranberry sauce 2 tsp. capers, drained the on-line application on our website at www.slovakcatholicsokol.org gmailcom. Due to space limita- beginning November 1, 2015. 1/2 cup fi nely diced celery 1 tsp. lemon peel tions, a limit of 150 children has 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1tsp. basil To be best prepared for this process a successful applicant should: been set for the party. Therefore, • Review the application on-line for required content and Prepare gelatin as directed on 1/4 tsp. nutmeg the fi rst 150 children to register are package, using 1 1/2 cups water. 1/4 tsp. pepper gather prior to beginning to complete the form welcome to participate. Therefore, • Be prepared to attach both your essay (in PDF or Word Add remaining ingredients and 8 oz. dry fettucine noodles early registration is recommended. mix thoroughly. Spoon into 10- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese format) and a color head and shoulders picture of yourself No names will be taken after No- (in .jpeg format). inch ring mold and refrigerate Chopped parsley garnish vember 25th. Refreshments will be until fi rm. Unmold on cold platter Melt butter or oleo in large skil- Please note, you may want to print a copy for your records prior served along with entertainment. to submitting. All applicants will receive automatic confi rmation that and surround with salad greens. let. Add vegetables and garlic; saute The highlight of the afternoon will Serves 10. until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. their e-mail has been received. be the visit from Santa himself. It really isn’t that diffi cult to qualify for one of our many college Add turkey strips; cook 1 minute. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. CRANBERRY BREAD Stir in cream, capers, lemon peel, scholarships. With now four years of the new College Scholarship Ap- Continuing in our outreach tradi- plication process behind us, it is clear that there are a few ways to as- Vegetable oil spray basil, nutmeg, and pepper. Reduce tion and spirit of caring and shar- 1 cup whole wheat fl our sauce slightly. Meanwhile, cook sure that your application will be reviewed. ing, we ask that participants con- 1. Answer all questions on the application. 1 cup all-purpose fl our pasta according to package direc- sider bringing along non-perishable 2/3 cup fi rmly packed brown sugar tions; rinse and drain well. Add hot For example- if something does not apply to you- say N/A. food items which will be given to If you are fully independent from your parents- as in, you 1 tbsp. baking powder pasta to skillet with 3/4 cup Parme- our local food pantry. We look for- 1/2 tsp. salt san cheese. Toss gently to combine. are not claimed by them on their tax return, you should ward to another year of fun during indicate that in the space asking for total parent income. 1/4 tsp. ground allspice Serve immediately with additional this holiday season in the best tra- 3/4 cup orange juice Parmesan cheese. Garnish with Leaving this blank does not tell the whole story. ditions of Pittsburgh Sokol fellow- 2. Include all requirements for the application- i.e. photo; 1 tbsp. grated orange rind chopped parsley. Serves 4. ship and fraternalism. 1 egg or egg substitute transcript; essay Zdar Boh! Start the process for requesting your transcript NOW. I have 1/2 cup canola or saffl ower oil CRANBERRY PUMPKIN Carmella(Suess)Marzec 2 tbsp. vanilla BREAD found that sometimes this is the hold up for some applicants. Chairperson • Transcripts- please note that “offi cial transcript” means 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped 3 cups all-purpose fl our that you have requested it from your University or Preheat oven to 350degreesF. 1 tsp. salt Youngstown, Oh. - The annual Lightly spray two 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 inch 1 tsp. baking soda College and that is has been sent directly to me in a Group 17 Children’s Christmas sealed envelope. We have not been as strict in the past loaf pans with vegetable oil. 1 tsp. baking powder party hosted by Wreath 54 and Combine fi rs six dry ingredients 1 tsp. ground cinnamon on this issue, but began holding each applicant to this Assemblies 108 and 107 is sched- requirement last season and will continue to do so in medium bowl and set aside. In 1/2 tsp. each ground ginger, uled for Sunday, December 6 at the a small bowl, combine remaining nutmeg and cloves moving forward. Camelot Bowling Lanes, located at 3. Submit all required elements prior to the deadline. ingredients and mix well. Make 3 eggs 628 Boardman-Canfi eld Road in a well in dry ingredients and pour 2 cups canned pumpkin The application is clear and I just want to prevent a waste of Bordman, Oh. Festivities begin at your time and energy. in liquid mixture. Stir just until 1 cup canola oil 1 p.m. and will conclude at 3 p.m. blended. 2/3 cup packed brown sugar An afternoon of fun and fraternal- Pour into prepared loaf pans 3 tsp. vanilla extract Failure to include/complete any of the above items will result ism has been planned. Members in the application being disqualifi ed. To be honest, it is not easy for and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or 1 cup dried cranberries can enjoy two hours of bowling until toothpick inserted in center 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted our committee when we need to disqualify applicants for simple yet followed by pizza, pop and other important missing requirements. comes out clean. Remove from In a large bowl, combine the refreshments. The highlight of the pans and cool on a wire rack. fl our, salt, baking soda, baking Lastly, apply for all college scholarships for which you qualify in afternoon will be the visit from order to give yourself the best chance at receiving something. There Makes 2 loaves.* recipe courtesy powder and spices. In another Santa who will have gifts for all of American Heart Association bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, were several applicants who limited themselves to a particular schol- the youngsters. Reservations are arship. Competition was fi erce for the larger $ scholarships, but there Cookbook oil, sugar and vanilla; stir into dry necessary to insure the success of ingredients just until moistened. seems to be more opportunity with the other scholarship offerings. the party. Parents should call Edie Not every applicant receives a scholarship every time they ap- PUMPKIN-PRUNE COOKIES Fold in cranberries and pecans. Babik at tel. 330-782-9555 indicat- 2 tbsp. oleo, softened Pour into two greased 8-inch x ply. If you have not received one in the past, I encourage you to apply ing the number of youngsters who again this year. Before submitting your application- take some time to 3 tbsp. sugar or substitute 4-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350de- will attend. Deadline for party res- 1/4 cup frozen egg substitute, greesF for 50-55 minutes or until review the bullet points above in order to assure that your application ervations is November 30. An en- will be included for consideration. thawed a toothpick inserted near the center joyable afternoon is assured in the 1/2 tsp. vanilla comes out clean. Cool for 10 min- best traditions of Group 17 Sokol 1/2 cup canned pumpkin utes before removing from pans to Good luck and Zdar Boh! fellowship and fraternalism. Julie Ann Dobbs 1 cup fl our wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves(12 slices Zdar Boh! 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder each). Posel Supreme Vice President Edie Babik Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee 1 tsp. cinnamon Wreath 54 1/2 tsp. nutmeg SWEET CORN MUFFINS 3/4 cup(about 4 1/2 oz.) pitted 1 cup fl our Thoughts on Fraternalism Earth Known to be Round prunes, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal The Earth is round, not fl at. In mixer bowl, cream oleo and 1/2 cup sugar (Continued from page 5) wonderful opportunity. As well, for And Columbus proved it when sugar. Beat in egg substitute and 1 tsp. baking powder your generosity and kindness. As some groups it is also a good oppor- he sailed west to reach the East. It vanilla. Beat in pumpkin. In anoth- 1/2 tsp. salt well, I hope you have taken a mo- tunity to gain new membership from wasn’t his fault that a continent un- er bowl, combine dry ingredients. 1 cup whole kernel corn ment to refl ect and give thanks to families and friends within your par- known to Europe was in the way. Mix into pumpkin mixture and 2 eggs those who have served in the mili- ish, who witness our Christmas par- But most educat- blend thoroughly. Mix in prunes 1/2 cup milk tary, especially last week during Vet- ties and youth in action. Regardless ed people knew the and distribute evenly. Drop by 1/2 cup butter or erans Day or Remembrance Day as of your program, we wish you the true shape of Earth heaping tablespoons onto greased margarine, melted it is known in Canada. My prayers very best as you gather together and long before Colum- baking sheet, making 12 cook- In a large bowl, mix fl our, corn- to those who sacrifi ced their lives for look forward to seeing many youth- bus. Eratosthenes ies. Bake in preheated 350degreeF meal, sugar, baking powder and our way of life and security. ful smiling faces in future editions of of Alexandria, born oven for 20 to 25 minutes - until salt. Add corn and toss to coat. In Next month, we sincerely hope all our newspaper. about 276 B.C., measured the sur- springy to the touch with bottoms a small bowl, beat eggs with a fork, of our local assemblies and wreaths In closing, I wish all of our mem- face of the Earth and recognized it lightly browned. Place on racks to then beat in milk and butter. Add will enjoy the generosity of our Su- bers continued good health, happi- to be part of a great circle. He set cool. to corn mixture and stir until just preme Assembly, which subsidizes ness and prosperity. I hope all of you the foundation for mathematical blended. Fill greased or lined muf- your annual Christmas parties for have a safe and joyous Thanksgiv- geography. Scholars since his time, LEMON TURKEY fi n cups 2/3 full. Bake in preheated our youth. This is a very nice benefi t ing holiday as you share the season therefore, knew Earth was round. PRIMAVERA 400DegreesF oven until toothpick to all of our Slovak Catholic Sokol with your family and friends. If you still doubt the fact, look at 1/4 cup butter or oleo inserted in center comes out clean, members and we sincerely hope that May God bless all of you! Zdar the pictures of this round, whirling 3 cups assorted vegetables(broccoli about 15-20 minutes. Makes 12 many will take full advantage of this Boh! landmass taken by the astronauts. fl owerets, red pepper strips, sliced large muffi ns.

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year, our Wreath wants to show our Lodge Jottings support to those who are most in Sokol Birthdays need in our community. As always, we appreciate the generosity of our NOVEMBER 26 member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. DONORA, PA members. We will commemorate members to this community out- our patrons, St. Augustine, of As- Victor V. Gogolak, McLean, Va., Christopher J. Hanrahan, Ka- Assembly 163 reach program in the best traditions a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, tonah, N.Y., a member of Assembly The semi-annual meeting of sembly 261 and St. Theresa the of the fraternal benefi t system. Little Flower of Wreath 155. Our N.Y. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. our Assembly is scheduled for Our Wreath offi cers, President Ann Hruska, Youngstown, Oh., a Shane Syms, Dupont, Pa., a Sunday, December 13 to be held program will begin by attending Josie Bolek, Treasurer Audrey Fili- the 9:30 a.m. Mass at the Church of member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- at Dorothy’s Place in Donora. pek and Auditor Dorothy Urbanik Oh. Barre, Pa. Our meeting begins promptly at SS. Cyril and Methodius where the and myself, send best wishes for a pastor is the Rev. Charles Sperlak. John P. Kopchak, Jr., Park Ridge, DECEMBER 4 12:30 p.m. Reports of offi cers Merry Christmas and a happy and N.J., auditor of Group 1 and a member Ashley N. Buck, Poland, Oh., a will be presented and plans for The liturgy will be celebrated for healthy new year 2016 to all our the living and deceased members of Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, our various fraternal activities members and especially those who Bernadette Rusin, McDonald, Oh. in the new year will be fi nalized. of both our lodges. Following the cannot attend our meetings and so- liturgy, we will gather at the Slovak Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Diane F. Klotnia, Dayton, Oh., a Election of offi cers to serve our cial events because of distance or burgh, Pa. member of Assembly11, Chicago, Ill. lodge will take place. Catholic Sokol Club, located at 411 ill health. Know that your presence Crestmont Street where we will en- NOVEMBER 27 Laura L. Krapsho, Alexandria, Immediately following our an- is missed, and you are always re- Joseph Richnavsky, Jr., Dunlo, Va., a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes nual meeting we will host our tra- joy our traditional Christmas party. membered in thought and prayer. Refreshments will be served and Pa., a member of Assembly 82, Barre, Pa. ditional children’s Christmas par- As we approach the birth of Our Dunlo, Pa. DECEMBER 5 ty beginning at 1 p.m.. We look an enjoyable afternoon is assured. Savior, don’t forget that Jesus is the There is no charge for the luncheon, NOVEMBER 28 Andrew M. Rajec, Broadview forward to seeing a good turnout reason for the season. Mark S. Phillips, Youngstown, Heights, Oh., a member of Wreath of our young Sokols and Sokolky however reservations are required. Zdar Boh! Those planned to attend should call Oh., a member of Assembly 108, 93, Milwaukee, Wis. at this annual fraternal event. An Judy Strisko Youngstown, Oh. Teresa Stanek Rea , Esq., Alexan- enjoyable afternoon is assured. Kathi at 610-507-3748 by the dead- Recording Secretary line date of Tuesday, December 1. Stephen J. Sterback, Allen Park, dria, Va., a member of Assembly 36, Refreshments will be enjoyed by Mich., a member of Assembly 127, Detroit, Mich. all. For additional information on All members are invited to attend. When our organization began as Monessen, Pa. Robert Tapak Magruder, Louis- this year’s annual meeting and Thanksgiving Service set Mary Vitek, Pittston, Pa., a mem- ville, Ky., a member of Assembly 219, Christmas party, feel free to con- a “Catholic” Sokol group, each of our lodges chose a particular saint at Passaic, N.J. church ber of Assembly 86, Port Griffi th, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. tact Theresa Gardner at 724-263- The 34th Annual Thanksgiv- NOVEMBER 29 DECEMBER 6 7289. Looking forward to seeing to serve as its patron. Both our lodges were established in and have ing Service sponsored by the Pas- Helen Louise Bruno, Reading, Mary Kay Potanko, Pittsburgh, a good turnout of our members at saic Ecumenical Committee will Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- our meeting and extending best been active in life of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish. On February 19, be held on Sunday, November 22 ing, Pa. burgh, Pa. wishes to all our members for a at St. Mary of the Assumption Slo- Wyatt James Macurak, Dal- Nicholas Roman, Schnecksville, joyous Christmas season, may I 1929, a group of Slovak men gathered to establish a lodge of the Slo- vak Church, located at the corner las, Ga., a member of Assembly 16, Pa., a member of Assembly 72, Ca- remain of Market and Monroe Streets in Pittsburgh, Pa. tasauqua, Pa. Zdar Boh! vak Catholic Sokol in Reading. The founders chose St. Augustine as pa- Passaic, N.J. beginning at 3:30 p.m. Katie Jozwiak Swift, Columbus, DECEMBER 7 Theresa Gardner Homilist at the prayer service will Ga., Supreme Assistant Physical Di- Dr. Pamela M. Antoniuk, Crans- Financial Secretary tron of the lodge. That same year, a group of Slovak women estab- be Sister Ann Marie Paul, S.C.C., rectress and a member of Wreath 22, ton, R.I., a member of Assembly 162, lished Wreath 155. They chose St. director of the Passaic Neighbor- Pittsburgh, Pa. Clifton, N.J. LORAIN, OH hood Center for Women. NOVEMBER 30 Kelly Anne Mihalik, Wenonah, Wreath 111 Theresa, the Little Flower as their patroness. Over the years, both Dr. Alex D. Blanco, mayor of Evelyn Bryson, Milwaukee, Wis., N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Continuing in our long-standing Passaic will be present and will a member of Wreath 93. Milwaukee, Clifton, N.J. fraternal tradition, our lodge will lodges have hosted patronal feast day observances for the benefi t of extend the greetings of the Passaic Wis. Bradford John Mihalik, Wenonah, host its annual program, “Celebrat- community to those attending. Julia Mazurkiewicz, Pittsburgh, N.J., a member of Assembly 162, ing the Birth of Jesus” with dinner their members. We look forward to seeing a good turnout at this year’s The theme for this year’s service Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Clifton, N.J. on Monday, December 14th at the is “Blessed are the Merciful” to the burgh, Pa. DECEMBER 8 American Slovak Club located at observance. Zdar Boh! Year of Mercy as proclaimed by DECEMBER 1 Mary Lee Macurak Finch, Dal- 2915 Broadway Avenue begin- Pope Francis. The Year of Mercy Jennifer C. Camardello, Clifton las, Ga., a member of Wreath 22, ning at 6 p.m. During the dinner, Joseph A. Harak President, Assembly 261 begins on December 8, 2015 and Park, NY, a member of Assembly 313 Pittsburgh, Pa. we will observe the various Slovak concludes on November 22, 2016. Winter Park, Fla. DECEMBER 9 Christmas eve traditions. At the Kathi Smolkowicz President, Wreath 155 The Ecumenical Choir, com- Crystal A. Hendershot, Wilkes- Lillyann Bucci, Tarpon Springs, conclusion of the dinner, we will prised of members of various Pas- Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Fla., a member of Assembly 219, host are traditional raffl e for mon- WHITING, IND. saic churches will lead the congre- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. etary prizes. This raffl e serves as gation in song. Those planning to Jennifer M. Hendershot, Wilkes- Rev. Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B., a a benefi t for the various charities Wreath 81 attend are asked to bring an offering Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, member of Assembly 303, Cleveland, supported by our lodge. Needless Greetings to all our Wreath 81 of non-perishable food items to be Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Oh., and Chaplain of Group 5. to say, an enjoyable evening is as- members. The holidays are rapidly distributed to the needy of the Pas- Brian F. Hritz, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Steven J. Pogorelec, Woodland sured. In order to make the neces- approaching and the offi cers are saic area. a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Park, N.J., a member of Assembly sary preparations, reservations are planning our traditional Christmas Refreshments will be served at Barre, Pa. 162, Clifton, N.J. necessary. Deadline for reserva- party and annual meeting. Our par- a social in the church hall after the DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 10 tions is Monday, December 7th. ty and annual meeting will be held service. All are invited to attend. Scott Hvozdovic, Hillsborough, Raymond L. Bodenschatz, Sum- Those planning to attend should on Sunday, December 6 at Johnel’s For additional information call 973- N.J., a member of Assembly 59, merhill, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, call our President, Glenice Zilina at Restaurant, located at 4141 Calu- 772-5918. We hope to see many Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. tel. 440-988-2339. met Avenue in Hammond, Ind. Fes- area Sokol members at this service Renee L. Pizzella, Plains, Pa., a Kevin F. Burns, Seymour, Conn., In the name of the offi cers of tivities begin at 12:30 p.m. All our giving witness to our thanksgiv- member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- a member of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Wreath 111, may I thank our mem- members and friends are invited ing to Almighty God for his many Barre, Pa. Conn. bers and friends who have partici- to join us for this annual fraternal blessings to us as well as our con- DECEMBER 3 Joseph L. Kotalik, Jr., Niagara pated in our various fraternal ac- event. The cost for members is $10 cern for the plight of needy within Anthony A. Bokeko, Medford, Falls, N.Y., a member of Assembly tivities during the past year. May and guests are welcome at a cost of our community. N.J., a member of Assembly 188, 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. we ask for your continued interest $15 each. Reservations are required Zdar Boh! Lansford, Pa. Brett Raichel, Hillsborough, N.J., a and support. May our brothers and and can be made by calling Audrey Kathy Levendusky Frances Blazek, McMurray, Pa., a member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. sisters, Sokols and Sokolky enjoy Filipek at tel. 219-659-6444. Pay- a bountiful Thanksgiving obser- ment is expected when reservations To eat or not to eat are made. Deadline for reservations vance with family and friends as Pumpkins grown to make jack- is Sunday, November 29. $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants well as looking ahead to a joyful o’lanterns are edible, or fi t to eat. This fraternal event is a good Available to Eligible Members in 2016 Christmas season as well. But they are not as tasty as pump- way for our members and their (Continued from page 3) Zdar Boh! kins grown especially for food. guests to usher in the holidays and Martin Zemanek Pumpkins are a very healthy [email protected] spend an afternoon together cel- Recording Secretary food. This low-calorie fruit is fi lled (262)498-2571 ebrating Sokol fraternalism. There with vitamins A, C and B, fi ber Deadline for submission of all scholarship will be door prizes awarded, and a READING, PA. and minerals such as potassium few surprises are planned. applications is March 31, 2016 Assembly 261 and iron. Pumpkin pie is a holiday In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 As is our custom as fraternalists, Wreath 155 favorite, but pumpkin is great in Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 will be collecting monetary dona- On Sunday, December 6th our soups, breads, cookies, butter and Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd tions in support of our local food lodges will host a traditional pa- casseroles, too. Roasted pumpkin these scholarship applications and directives in each of the next issues of pantry. Especially at this time of tronal feast day observance for our seeds are a healthy snack. - Posel the Falcon. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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TURKEY JOKES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! Why was the turkey sent to the principal's office? Because he used fowl language! Peyton Manyak 11/2 What did the little turkey say to the big turkey? "Peck" on someone your own size! Michaela Benyak 11/3 What do you call a crazy turkey? A cuckoo bird! Annika Erdely 11/4 Taylor Slonac 11/4 What's the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? ͒The tur-KEY! Alexandra Bond 11/6

Why do turkeys go gobble, gobble? Because they never learned good table manners! Nina Martyak 11/8 Jessica Raichel 11/17 What do turkeys like to eat on Thanksgiving? ͒Nothing, they’re already stuffed! Ethan Romagnoli 11/19

Luke McLeary 11/20 Why did the turkey eat his meal so quickly? ͒Because he was a gobbler!

How do you make a turkey float? ͒Get two scoops of ice cream, add some root beer and a turkey

SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 9 35th Annual Slovak Pastoral Seminar hosted by Thanksgiving Facts the Slovak Catholic Federation held in Chicago * The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims Continuing a wonderful tradition Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., the Czechs of St. Procopius Abbey in how to cultivate the land. spanning more than three decades, seventh Abbot of the Benedictine Lisle, Ill. in late 1880s and fi nally * The fi rst Thanksgiving cel- Chicagoland Sokols and Sokolky Abbey of St. Andrew Svorad in the Slovaks with the beginnings ebration lasted three days. joined other Slovak fraternalists at Cleveland, Oh. Abbot Gary traced of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey in * The pilgrims didn’t use forks, this year’s Midwest Slovak Pasto- the history of the Benedictine or- Cleveland in the 1920s. The Bene- but rather they ate with spoons, ral Seminar hosted by the Slovak der and then discussed Benedictine dictine education ministry in the knives and their fi ngers. Catholic Federation at the Garden missions and ministry in the United midwest was extensive and many * Benjamin Franklin wanted to Chalet Banquet Hall in Worth, Ill. States. Its beginnings with the Ger- professional Slovaks over the years name the turkey the national bird of on Sunday, September 20. mans can be traced to St. Vincent were products of the former St. the United States. Geri Hletko introduced the prin- Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa. begin- Procopius College, now known as * It was Abraham Lincoln who turkey on Thanksgiving Day. cipal speaker at the seminar, the Rt. ning in the 1840s and then to the Illinois Benedictine University in declared Thanksgiving a national * Started in 1924 by Macy’s em- Lisle. Counted among its illustri- holiday. ployees, the Macy’s parade in New ous alumnae are the late Bishop * While Minnesota is the na- York featured exotic animals like Andrew G. Grutka and Dr. Peter tion’s top turkey-producing state, elephants and lions until 1927. P. Hletko, president of the Slovak California is the largest consumer * Today, more than 5 million League of America and long-time of turkey in the United States. people watch the Macy’s Thanks- medical examiner of the Slovak * The average American will giving Day Parade. Catholic Sokol. Benedictines travel 214 miles to visit family and * The balloon to make the most served at Chicago’s oldest Slovak friends for the holiday. Americans parade appearances is Snoopy. parish, St. Michael the Archangel eat roughly 535 million pounds of - Posel in the back-of-the yards neighbor- hood of the city from its founding Fathom Food for Thought in 1898 until the 1980s. Following the interesting and With Thanksgiving only a few Lemons were once used by the informative lecture by Abbot Gary, swallows away, consider these odd Romans to keep away moths. They the assembled fraternalists enjoyed food facts: were wrapped in clothes. a delicious meal as well as tra- Orange juice was once used to Tomatoes were once considered ditional Slovak camaraderie and polish fl oors - in the West Indies. poisonous. socializing. A wonderful time was Sugar was once so rare and expen- And back in the fourteenth cen- had by all. Heading the delegation sive that it was kept in locked bowls tury, only the rich could afford to of Sokols at the event was our As- to keep servants from stealing it. patronize grocery stores. The poor sembly 11 fi nancial secretary and Pineapples fi rst sold in London had to buy from traveling peddlers former Supreme Treasurer, Therese for $20 each. who carried their products in sacks M. Buc. A welcomed partcipant at In the days of King Henry VIII, on their back. the seminar was the Rev. John Jam- vegetables were considered unfi t Be thankful you’ll be eating on nicky who is pastor of St. Raphael for humans and were fed to pigs. Thanksgiving Day, 21st century. the Archangel Parish in Old Mill Creek, Ill.The beginnings of the Midwest Slovak Pastoral Seminar can be traced to the efforts of the late Rev. John J. Spitkovsky and other Chicagoland Slovak Catholic activists in the 1980s. This annual get-together affords the opportunity for its participants to enjoy traditional Slovak hospitality as well as the opportunity to learn more about our rich Slovak culture and heritage. We commend the Mid- west region of the Slovak Catholic Federation for its continued interest Sweet, But No Tater in hosting such seminars. On a sad The sweet potato, favorite at Thanksgiving feasts is sweet, but is in note, we were saddened to learn no way related to the potato - the white one. It is sometimes confused with of the sudden death of one of the the yam, but this is also a case of mistaken identity. The yam belongs to an seminar’s activists, Geri Hletko just entirely different plant family grown mostly in the tropics. a week after the seminar. Zdar Boh! The sweet potato is a vegetable from the morning-glory family of - Photos and story by Robert Tapak plants. Raised chiefl y in the southern United States, it can be candied, souf- Magruder. fl ed, or baked in a pie. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Scenes of the Dinner Honoring Dolly Hussar Our 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year (Continued from page 1) on behalf of the organization. In her response, Dolly expressed level, within Group 5 as well as efforts bring her self-satisfaction joyable fraternal program honoring Brother Tanzone then introduced thanks and gratitude for the won- at our various international Sokol without the need for recognition. Sister Hussar, the guests enjoyed Supreme President Larry M. Glu- derful tribute. She was humbled sporting events. Sister Hussar certainly examplifi es the musical artistry of the Button gosh to make the Fraternalist of the by the experience and basically In her concluding remarks, Sister the high ideals of the fraternal ben- Boxers, a group of accordion play- Year presentation. Brother Glugosh left speechless after receiving the Blosser recalled the many activi- efi t system. She has dedicated her ers, led by Group 5’s own Richard has also been recently elected as an award. She thanked all who came ties Sister Hussar has championed life to teaching, upholding and ex- Underation who entertained while Honorary Supreme Offi cer of our to honor her at the luncheon. She over the past 80 years. For the past emplifying the true meaning of the the members in attendance social- organization. In his address, Broth- pledged to continue her efforts on 20 years, she has volunteered at Slovak Catholic Sokol. ized. A wonderful time was had by er Glugosh recalled his fi rst meet- behalf of the Slovak Catholic So- Our Lady of Peace Church as the After the very rewarding and en- all. Zdar Boh! Susan L. Blosser ing with members of the Hussar kol, an organization which she has track and fi eld coach winning the family at the 1981 Slet. Since then, loved for these many years. parochial track meets for nearly ev- he has continued to admire the fra- Following the award presenta- ery year of her being a coach. She ternal efforts of all the members of tion, Monsignor Gaetano offered served as athletic director of the par- the Hussar family and in particular, the grace before meals and the as- ish school for over eight years and our honoree Dolly Hussar who so sembled honoree and guests en- was a certifi ed track and fi eld offi - richly deserves to be honored as our joyed a delicious luncheon which cial, volunteering her time in start- 2015 Fraternalist of the Year. In pre- featured sausage and peppers, piro- ing special Olympic track meets senting the plaque to the honoree, hy and cabbage, green beans, salad, and local parochial school meets Brother Glugosh read the inscrip- rolls and butter followed by a des- as well. She has served on sev- tion: “Slovak Catholic Sokol 2015 sert of ice cream sundaes. eral fundraising committees at her Fraternalist of the Year Awarded to Following the meal, a greeting parish as a member of the Ladies Dolly Hussar in recognition of her was read from Supreme Auditor Guild. She has been a sponsor for lifelong commitment to the high James F. Knis, who serves as presi- the RCIA program. She also volun- ideals of Sokol Fraternalism - Zdar dent of Assembly 180, who was teers for cancer research, the United Boh!, Canton, Ohio, October 25, unable to be present at the celebra- Fund, the leukemia and lymphoma 2015. The Supreme President also tion. His greeting was read by As- foundation and annually places presented a check for $200 as a sembly 180 vice president Agnes fl ags on the graves of veterans on small token of gratitude for Dolly’s Evanko. In his greeting, he recalled Memorial Day. All of these efforts, years of dedicated fraternal service the many activities in which Dolly and more too numerous to mention, and example. has been active on the local lodge have been done from the heart. Her Editor Daniel F. Tanzone is shown presenting Sister Hussar with the Certifi cate of Appreciation from Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogor- elec, F.I.C. who was unable to be present at the dinner. Looking on was Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh.

Our honoree, Dolly, third from the left, is shown with members of the Laury family of Barberton, including, l-r, Drew, dad and mom Frank, III and Julie, along with siblings Chelsea and Logan.

Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh is shown presenting the 2015 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year Plaque to Sister Dolly Hussar at the luncheon given in her honor in Canton, Oh.

Shown ﬂ anking our honoree, Dolly are, l-r, Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Frank P. Laury, The popular Button Boxers from Barberton, Oh. led by Rich Undera- III and his wife, Julie, who was elected as a Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board at our recent tion entertained with a medley of favorite polkas following the formal convention; and Dolly’s daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Brian Blosser. program at the luncheon. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 11

Group 5 President Kathryn Figard, standing second from the right, is shown with fellow members of Assembly 180 of Canton.

Enjoying the luncheon are, l-r, Stephanie Wheeler, Martin and Helen Zemanek, Lo- rain Sokol activists; and Susan Schmader.

Canton Sokols and Sokolky included, seated l-r, Agnes M. Evanko, Barbara Hu- All smiles from Assembly 180 members who enjoyed the fraternal celebration. dacko Larke and Mary Barnes. Standing are Jack and Sue Ann M. Seich and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone.

Pictured with our honoree are, from the left, her daughter Susan L. Blosser, Sue Ann M. Seich, national secretary of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and daughter, Lynn Hill.

All smiles from well-known Group 5 Sokol activists from Assembly 167 and Wreath 103 in Barberton, Oh. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland agreement. The EU has also been inspired by the agreement and has drawn up legislation concerning tax information exchanges. EU-member states are due to transpose this legislation into domestic law by the end of this year. “This agreement can be viewed as an extension of international cooperation in exchanging information on the fi nancial accounts of foreign and Slovak clients with other contractual partners,” said the ministry. Locals from earth tremor liken quake to a gas blast The 3.2 magnitude earthquake that rattled the villages of Dol- na Lehota and Jasenia in the central Slovak Upper Hron area on the afternoon of November 3 gave locals a real scare, TASR learned on the same day. News and Views from Slovakia... The local inhabitants concurred that the temblor felt like a gas blast, as though a blast wave had been generated, and thundering President Kiska notes 97th Kazimir: Economic growth should was heard. “It was over very quickly,” several locals concurred. The mayor of the village of Dolna Lehota(Banska Bystrica anniversary of Czechoslovakia reach 3.2 percent in Slovakia in 2015 region) Viera Hudikova said that people in the village of 735 peo- “October 28, 1918 represents a historic breakthrough Economic growth in Slovakia is expected to accelerate, ple were very frightened by the temblor, and gathered in the vil- in our history,” according to a statement issued by President said Finance Minister Peter Kazimir on November 3 at a press lage’s center as a result. Andrej Kiska on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the conference related to the annual presentation of outcomes of the “We felt it quite intensely. It felt like a gas explosion. People establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic on October 28. International Monetary Fund(IMF) mission in Slovakia. at the edges of the village felt as though a blast wave had been “We became co-creators of a new state, which ensured “Economic growth should reach 3.2 percent this year. The generated. One house chimney has collapsed, another chimney has human rights and on the international scene it represented an International Monetary Fund sees the situation in Slovakia more been damaged. We’ll assess damage to houses in a day or sow,” example of a democratic regime, a defender of cooperation optimistically than we at the Finance Ministery and other ana- said Hudikova. and peace, stated Kiska. lysts that are working with our macroeconomic prognosis. The The mayor of the nearby village of Jasenie, Miroslava Pravo- “During its existence(1918-1939), educational, cultural, IMF expects economic growth to reach 3.5 percent next year. tiakova also cited village inhabitants as saying that the short quake social and political organizations came into existence, the Slo- This estimate, however, doesn’t include the potential positive in- had given them a real scare. The damage, if any, hasn’t been ascer- vak nation put the fi nishing touches on itself in social and po- fl uences stemming from the arrival of a big investor in the auto- tained as yet. litical terms,” read the statement. mobile industry(Jaguar Land Rover),” explained Kazimir. “In the fi nal years of the existence of the fi rst republic, The infl ation rate should hover around zero in 2015 and which was considered in those times as an ‘island of democ- around 1 percent in 2016. “We can see that Slovakia is resisting racy’, the offi ce of the Prime Minster was held by a Slovak external shocks thanks to a healthy and liquid banking sector and politician Milan Hodza(1878-1944), a statesman of Euro- thanks to a low level of debt within the private sector and public pean signifi cance. And while the new state didn’t address all administration,” added Kazimir. the problems that it faced during its short existence, both its According to Kazimir, in the years to come Slovakia will inheritors can draw from its democratic spirit, principles and face a struggle to keep the GDP growing as well as deal with values that it adhered to; both independent and close states, the its quality and structure. “For instance, this will concern demo- Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic,” explained Kiska. graphics and the wiping out of regional differences. “In the year of the 200th anniversary of the birth of IMF mission chief James John said that economic growth Ludovit Stur, the creator of the Slovak political nation, also in Slovakia is being accelerated by strong domestic demand. the 70th anniversary of the ending of World War II, in which Good fi scal results should go hand in hand with policies that are the Slovak National Uprising had its role in Czechoslovakia’s aimed at decreasing the unemployment rate and big regional dif- democratic legacy, we are able to better understand the prog- ferences. ress that we have achieved on our way to confi dent statehood “More than 60 percent of jobless people have been unem- anchored in a democratic Europe. And in the current period, ployed for more than one year. The youth unemployment rate when democracy in the world is facing trials....we can realize hovers around 25 percent. The proportion of youth without edu- that we have a chance to face them also thanks to invaluable cation or a job is one of the largest within the EU,” warned John. historic experience with democracy that we achieved thanks to the creation of Czechoslovakia,” stated Kiska. Kiska signs US-Slovak agreement on tax information exchange Slovak police deploy offi cers to Slovak President Andrej Kiska signed an agreement on No- Slovenia to help with migrants vember 4 between Slovakia and the United States on the mutual Slovakia has dispatched 20 police offi cers who will help exchange of tax information under the framework of the Foreign Slovenia to handle the migration crisis, Prime Minister Robert Account Tax Compliance ACT(FATCA) and on closer obser- Fico reported at a briefi ng on November 6. vance of international regulations in the area of taxes, TASR Another unit of Slovak police offi cers is already helping learned on the same day. its colleagues in Hungary. “There was another application, The aim of the FATCA is to review the incomes of Ameri- namely to help Slovenians. We’re sending the exact number cans abroad and to prevent tax evasion. Banks and other fi nancial they have asked us to send. If they ask for 100 we’ll try to send institutions outside US territory are obliged to provide informa- them, but now they want 20 - including equipment” said Fico. tion on the accounts of American citizens. The police offi cers will be stationed at the border of two Based on the FATCA, Slovakia, via a competent agency, EU-member states - Slovenia and Croatia, with the former be- will provide requested data at regular intervals to a corresponding ing a member of Schengen and the latter not a member. There US agency. “As it’s an agreement on a reciprocal basis, similar should be over 400 police offi cers sent from different member data about Slovak residents in the USA will be provided to Slo- states to Slovenia. Apart from handling the infl ux of migrants, vakia,” stated the Finance Ministry, which worked alongside its they’ll secure public order. American counterpart on drawing up the agreement. “They’re police offi cers specially trained for this kind of Some internal legal adjustments need to be carried out in or- work. They have basic technical equipment, vehicles, night vi- der to fully carry out the FATCA agreement. These adjustments sion goggles. It’s for a month for the time being, just like the will assign fi nancial institutions an obligation to provide infor- case of Hungary. We expect they’ll ask for an extension. These mation on clients and their accounts based on verifi cation pro- Across the terrain of Slovakia, visitors may fi nd numerous people volunteered to go,” emphasized the Prime Minister. cedures. “The acquired data will be sent to a competent Slovak examples of nature at its most glorious. Many picturesque Police Corps President Tibor Gaspar said that the des- agency and will subsequently report to the US tax administration areas attract tourists from across Europe. The natural patched police offi cers represent a standardly equipped unit via an international automatic exchange,” explained the ministry. beauty around the village of Zazriva located in the Dolny for patrol duties, and this has been supplemented by certain The ministry has also enumerated some of the contributions Kubin District in the Zilina Region of northwestern Slova- special devices. They come predominantly from norther dis- that this agreement will bring to Slovakia. “Slovak fi nancial in- kia is a wonderful example. The area around Zazriva oc- tricts of Slovakia, while those that were sent to Hungary last stitutions will apply the same rules in a unifi ed way, which will cupies three mountain units: Kysucka vrchovina, Oravska month are from southern districts. have a positive impact in terms of lowering the administrative Magura and Mala Fatra. The peaks of Velky Rozsutec and “The police offi cers sent to Slovenia are fl uent in Eng- overburden when processing this data,” it states. Maly Rozsutec dominate the landscape. With meadows, lish. There’s also one policeman who is fl uent in Macedonian, According to the Finance Ministry, from the international pastures, waterfalls, brooks and pools, the village is sur- Slovenian and Serbian. They all have practical experience and point of view Slovakia is declaring active participation in the rounded by nature at its most glorious. The scenic beauty come from police precincts in borderline districts,” explained area of combatting tax fraud and evasion by signing the FATCA of the area has been the backdrop of numerous fi lms made Gaspar. over the years. Visitors can go hiking, biking, bathing, raft- ing, horse-riding, skiing or snowboarding in winter. The According to Interior Minister Robert Kalinak, the Slo- Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the area ranks among Slovakia’s most popular tourist attrac- vak police force has now dispatched the greatest number of its Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. members in it entire history. tions. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 13

Reports of the Supreme Ofﬁ cers Presented at the 32nd National Convention

REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD October - December 2014 As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Children’s Christmas Party Dear Supreme Offi cers, and provided information to members regarding the Youth Soccer Pilot Program. January- April 2015 It has been an honor and privilege representing the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a Su- I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania preme Physical Fitness Board Member and I would like to thank the convention delegates of and served on the Rules and Regulations and Sports Program Committees. I maintained com- 2011 for electing me to serve the organization in this capacity. In accordance with the By-laws munication with members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board and Group Physical Direc- of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my four-year report for January 2012 ~ April tresses in preparation for the 2015 International Slet. 2015. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Supreme Physical Fitness Board January- March 2012 and the Board of Directors for their support and guidance throughout my four year term. It I attended my fi rst Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, held in Cleveland, has been a pleasure serving the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a Supreme Physical Fitness Board Ohio and fulfi lled the duty of recording secretary. I was assigned to the Sports Information/ Member and I am grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to witness the fraternalism Communication and Program Committees and offered recommendations for the upcoming and camaraderie displayed in all aspects of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. sports events. I assisted the Supreme Physical Fitness Female Board with choreography of the junior girls’ and senior women’s drills for the 2013 International Slet. Respectfully Submitted, April - June 2012 Nancy L. Kropolinsky I was assigned to work the International Basketball/ Volleyball tournament, but due Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member to a limited number of competitors, was relieved of my duty. I submitted an article to the Falcon pertaining to preserving the rich Slovak Catholic Sokol heritage. I worked collaboratively with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board throughout the Clinic held at Slippery Rock REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD University to ensure a productive and successful clinic. During the clinic, I assisted in teaching and videotaping the junior girls’ and senior women’s drills. I collected Criminal Background It has been a privilege to serve the members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and to information and submitted the fi ndings to Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins for work so closely with the Supreme Physical Fitness board. Being part of this organization is reference. a unique and remarkable experience. I hereby, in accordance with the by-laws of the Slovak July - September 2012 Catholic Sokol, submit my four year report. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Track and Field Day and One of my ongoing responsibilities is assisting our Supreme Vice-President, Julie provided information pertaining to the 2013 International Slet. As a representative of the Ann Dobbs with the Kids Korner section of the newspaper. Each month, throughout my term, SPFB, I attended the Slovak Catholic Federation Dinner held at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, we work collaboratively to complete the Kids Korner in a way that appeals to our youth. Our Saint Matthias Church, Youngstown, Ohio. youth are our future October - December 2012 August-December 2011: As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Children’s Christmas Par- It was with great honor that I was elected as a member of the Supreme Physical ty. Fitness Board at the 2011 International Convention. I welcomed my new responsibilities with January- March 2013 eagerness and desire. I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania I was actively involved in researching music for our four new female drills. and served on the Sports Program Committee. I gathered information pertaining to Camp I kept in close contact with the SPFB to learn my responsibilities and duties in order Fitch as a possible site for the 2014 Camp and submitted information to Supreme Physical to perform my tasks to the best of my ability. Directress, Kathy Watkins for reference. I worked closely with Supreme Physical Directress, January 2012 Kathy Watkins to secure two member judges for the Slet. I prepared a presentation for Group I attended my fi rst Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting. We discussed our 17 members pertaining to the 2013 National Slet and conducted an informational meeting sporting programs and worked together to establish a sporting program for 2012 and 2013 we along with Supreme Assistant Physical Director, John Underation to generate group interest. are proud of. I received my offi cial Supreme board membership pin. April - June 2013 I signed up two new members to the Slovak Catholic Sokol. I submitted an article to the Falcon pertaining to stewardship and the Slovak Catho- Following the meeting, I, along with the female board spent two full days (and lic Sokol life. I worked collaboratively with Ed Moeller, Director of Sports and Athletics and nights) choreographing four new female drills. James Matlon, Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics during the International Bowling I wrote an article for the Slovak Catholic Sokol Falcon titled ”With Change Comes Tournament. I contacted the Slippery Rock Feed My Sheep Food Pantry to gather information New Beginnings” highlighting the benefi ts of a positive attitude when accepting any change for the International Slet Outreach program and submitted an article to the Falcon requesting in your life. donations from groups, wreaths and assemblies. On behalf of the Supreme Physical Fitness February -March 2012 Board, I provided assistance to the Group 17 Sports Director and attended the Group 17 Slet I kept in close contact via email with the other members of the Supreme Physical qualifi cations event. Fitness board to organize, plan, and create a schedule, games, and programs for the 2012 Inter- July - September 2013 national Clinic. I visited the Slippery Rock Feed My Sheep Food Pantry to gain further insight into April 2012- May 2012 their operation of service, and introduced Carol Lambert, Director of Operations during the I continued to keep in contact with the SPFB via email and phone calls as we made 2013 International Slet Opening Ceremonies. I attended the International Slet at Slippery plans for the upcoming international clinic. Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and worked collaboratively with the SPFB As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the performance of the Group 4 drill throughout all aspects of the event to ensure success. While at the Slet, I had the pleasure team in the St. Martin of Tours Talent Show. of witnessing outstanding athletes with core Slovak Catholic Sokol values. It was an honor I practiced all the drills, with the corrections, in order to be able to teach them with to serve in this capacity and experience the Slet from a new perspective as a member of the confi dence at the clinic. Supreme Physical Fitness Board. I collected donations from Groups, Wreaths, Assemblies and June 2012 individuals and submitted monies collected to the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry. I sent out ac- I attended my fi rst International Clinic as a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness knowledgments to all those who donated on behalf of the SPF B and I submitted a fi nal report board. After 20 years, it was a new experience to be part of the board instead of a directress. to the Falcon. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Picnic and presented The board worked very well together and I feel we had a very successful international clinic. individual awards to the 2013 John J. Stofko Memorial Sports Award recipients. The participants learned many new drills and performed well at exhibition. Along with the rest October - December 2013 of the female supreme board, we created a new marching sequence for the females as well. It As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Children’s Christmas Party was an honor to see them perform drills I was a part of choreographing. and provided information to members regarding the 2014 Summer Camp. July -September 2012 January- March 2014 As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the annual Slovak Day picnic in Milwau- I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, held in Pittsburgh, Penn- kee, WI. sylvania and served on the Sports Information/ Communication and Clinic/Slet Committees. I had intentions of helping at the International golf tournament but my assistance was I assisted the Supreme Physical Fitness Female Board with choreography of the junior girls’ not needed due to lower numbers. and senior women’s drills for the 2015 International Slet. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 4 annual meeting. April - June 2014 October-December 2012 I submitted an article to the Falcon pertaining to applying the extra degree of effort As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Wreath 93 Annual Family Christmas to Sokol involvement. I maintained communication with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Party. in preparation for the Camp/ Clinic to be held at Camp Fitch. January 2013 July - September 2014 I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. We dis- I worked closely with Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins to design and cussed details for the upcoming International Slet. order T-Shirts for Camp/Clinic participants. In efforts to ensure participants’ safety while at- I was elected to represent the board at the upcoming International Slet of the Ameri- tending the Clinic/ Camp Adventure, I collected emergency medical information on all par- can Sokol Organization to be held in Milwaukee, WI in June 2013. ticipants and collaborated with the Camp Fitch Nurse to identify participants’ medical needs. I helped compile a list of emails to include in group emails for slet correspondence. I worked collaboratively with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board throughout the Clinic to February -March 2013 ensure a productive and successful clinic. During the Clinic, I assisted in teaching the junior I kept in close contact, via email, with the other members of the Supreme Physical girl’s and senior women’s drills. It was a joy to witness such fraternalism among Camp and Fitness Board to organize, plan, and create a schedule, games, and programs for the 2013 Clinic participants in a non-competitive environment. I participated in the International Golf International Slet. Tournament held in Western Pennsylvania. (Continued on page 14) PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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(Continued from page 13) published in the paper. April 2013- May 2013 June-August 2014 I continued to keep in contact with the SPFB as we made plans for the upcoming As a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board, I attended the fi rst ever Slovak International Slet Sokol Camp Adventure and International Clinic. We spent the week enjoying the happy faces I planned, organized, and gathered all materials for the Minute to Win It games at the of the youth enjoying the camp’s many opportunities and teaching drills, running seminars, International Slet. and working closely together with each other, the directors, and directresses to work hard. The As a representative of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I attended two meetings of the results of our unique drills was very positive and we look forward to seeing them performed at American Sokol International Slet committee and communicated with the national directress the Slet. numerous times. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the annual Slovak Day picnic in Milwau- I contacted Brother Steve Pogorelec and asked and received pamphlets, insurance kee, WI. information, and trinkets to hand out at the Sokol USA International Slet. I wrote an article for the Slovak Catholic Sokol Falcon entitled “Turn it Off and June 2013 Reconnect” in which I offered a challenge to members to turn off all technology and reconnect I organized and created charts, Slovak team names and posters, and all game direc- with humans and the world around us. I am hoping this was a good reminder of a “sound mind tions for the Minute to Win It games at the International Slet. in a sound body”. I created registration forms for all participants of the International Slet. September -December 2014 I collected all medical release forms, emergency forms, photo release forms, and all As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 4 annual meeting. other forms for each participant of the international Slet through the mail and kept an accurate As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the annual Halloween Party of Wreath record of forms received. 93. I wrote an article for the Slovak Falcon with regards to getting ready for the Slet As a member of Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking program, I completed and submit- and some good practices to prepare our minds, spirits, and bodies called “Get Ready, Get Set, ted mine as well as my children’s miles for the year 2014 in support of this wonderful program Go” With the help of Lisa Hoeck, directress of Group 4, we created and displayed a Slovak Sokol offers. Catholic Sokol booth at the Sokol USA International Slet to help people become aware of our January-March 2015 organization. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Wreath 93 Holiday Party. I researched I attended the Sokol USA International Slet organization from June 25-28, 2013 in some new leotard options and went over the gymnastic qualifi cation and rules and shared my Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a representative of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. I volunteered to run information with Katie Swift, Supreme Physical Directress. the music at the rhythmic gymnastic competition and gave a speech following on behalf of our I attended and was secretary at the Annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting organization. I observed the marching, drilling, gymnastic, and wheeling competitions. I also in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together we collaborated on some changes for our upcoming observed the opening and closing ceremonies. As a member of the supreme physical fi tness sporting programs to hopefully entice more membership and participation. board, I proudly watched the Group 4 Slovak Catholic Sokol drillers perform and receive a I signed up four new members to the Slovak Catholic Sokol. standing ovation. I spoke to many of the committee members, participants, and directors to I created a fl yer to highlight our organization and the upcoming events. In hopes to learn the similarities and differences of our organizations. increase participation, the fl yer will be handed out at each of the sporting programs. I reviewed the drills and marching sequence for the SKS International Slet. April-May 2015 As a member of the SPFB, I attended and helped time racing events at Group 4’s I participated in a phone conference with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board in Qualifi cation Track and Field meet. preparation for our 2015 Slet. As a member of the SPFB, I attended the Group 4 Qualifi cation Gymnastic meet and I started working on, and will continue to perfect, all assignments given to me for the drill exhibition. International Slet. I prepared the rules and regulations for our addition of Soccer and Basket- July -September 2013 ball Tourney for our 12 and under youth at the Slet. I wrote a report about my experience, ideas, and suggestions from my participation I am preparing a craft for the Slet participants to complete. in the Sokol USA International Slet to be published in the Slovak Falcon. We are an organization for the people and by the people and our voice and support I attended the 2013 International Slovak Catholic Sokol Slet at Slippery Rock Uni- are vital to the programs of our Sokol family. I would like to thank the board for our abilities versity in Pennsylvania and worked collaboratively with the board to create a successful ex- and willingness to work together for the benefi t of the larger community of the members we perience for all. I contributed in all aspects of the Slet where I was needed but my main duties so serve. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you as we look forward to our 2015 included registration, organizing and running the opening evening’s minute to win it games, sporting program. and coordinating and referring volleyball. 2013 was a busy year as a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board and I had the privilege of participating at my fi rst international Slet as a God’s Blessings, board member. After twenty years as a physical directress, I welcomed the new responsibilities Jennifer Romine and changes. The International Slet was enjoyed by all. Member Physical Fitness Board As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the annual Slovak Day picnic in Milwau- kee, WI. As a representative of the SPFB , I attended the Group 4 annual meeting. REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD October-December 2013 As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Wreath 93 Halloween Party at a In accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I pumpkin farm. submit my report as a Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Wreath 93 Annual Family Christmas 2012 Party. January 2012 Attended the Annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting held in I researched music options for our female drills. Cleveland, OH. January-April 2014 Accompanied members and offi cers of Group 7 to the Little Flower Manor to visit I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting. We discussed our sporting Msgr. Francis Beeda and help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination. programs and worked together to establish a sporting program for 2014. We reviewed the April 2012 Attended the Eastern District Basketball/Volleyball Tournament held in successes of our International Slet and discussed ways we can improve. As a team, we took Passaic, NJ. into consideration the ideas generated from our physical directors and directresses of various May 2012 Traveled to Youngstown, OH to complete drills and preparations for the groups. upcoming Clinic. Following the meeting, I, along with the female board, choreographed the female Participated in the Inaugural United Slovak Fraternal Bowling Tournament held in drills for our 2014 Clinic and 2015 Slet. As we are constantly searching for ways to entice new Cleveland, OH. members into our organization, we created drills that are “outside the box”. It was an honor to June 2012 Attended and help to conduct the International Clinic held at Slippery work together as a team and come up with unique drills we feel will bring a new excitement to Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA. drilling. July 2012 Participated in the International Softball Tournament held in Wilkes- I kept in contact, via email, with the other members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Barre, PA. This marked the 25th anniversary of this tournament. Board to organize, plan, and create a schedule, games, and programs for the 2014 International Submitted my article for publication to the Slovak Catholic Falcon newspaper. Clinic. I researched props for the upcoming clinic and sent my fi ndings to the supreme direc- August 2012 Attended and helped to conduct the International Golf Tournament tress. held in DuBois, PA. May 2014 September 2012 Attended and helped to conduct the Annual Group 7 Sokol Day I continued to keep in contact with the SPFB as we made plans for the upcoming picnic held in Plains, PA. International Clinic. November 2012 Attended the Group 7 Annual Meeting held at St John the Evange- I practiced all the drills, with the corrections, in order to be able to teach them with list Church in Pittston, PA and was re-elected Vice-President. confi dence. I wrote out terminology for the drills. 2013 I attended my fi rst International Bowling Tournament as a member of the Supreme January 2013 Attended the Annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting held in Physical Fitness Board. What a joy it was to be part of a sporting program I have never expe- Pittsburgh, PA. rienced before. I was able to meet new faces of our membership, enjoy the camaraderie, and May 2013 Participated in the International Bowling Tournament held in Buffalo, even had a chance to help a team when they were short on a bowler (although I am not quite NY. sure I was much help). I worked closely with the other members of the supreme board to greet, June 2013 Participated in the International Softball Tournament held in Hazleton, score, photograph, and run the event. PA. I assisted in researching some places to visit near Slippery Rock University to be Did a site tour and inspection of Camp Kresge in White Haven, PA with Brother SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 15

Dusan and Sister Kathy and Kelly Palchanis for possible future Clinic/Camp locations. ize the complete order and accuracy of the trophies. In April I also assembled group 5 team for July 2013 Attended and helped to conduct the 46th International Slet at Slippery the International Basketball Tournament. Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA. In June I submitted an Article to the Falcon Paper regarding the track records in an Submitted my article for publication to the Slovak Catholic Falcon newspaper. attempt to excite participants with only a month before Slet to up there performance and to be Sent an ‘email -blast’ to members that sent in addresses giving a small recap of the aware of the records and record holders. 46th International Slet. During July I attended and worked the International Slet held at Slippery Rock September 2013 Attended and helped to conduct the Annual Group 7 Sokol Day University. I various duties and responsibilities including spare heading the reintroduction of picnic held in Plains, PA. Volleyball. It had a great turnout of teams. Very exciting. Thanks goes out to people who vol- November 2013 Attended the Group 7 Annual Meeting held at St John the Evange- unteered to line judge and referee including our Own Ed Moeller. He did a great job. We plan list Church in Pittston, PA and was re-elected Vice President. on making future matches much more effi cient to accommodate the amount of participation. 2014 On October 13, 2013 in Lorain,Ohio I attended the Group 5 Annual meeting to rep- January/February 2014 Attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Annual Meet- resent the Supreme Fitness Board to Relay dates of upcoming sporting events and explain any ing held in Pittsburgh, PA. Policy questions. I handed out some of the brochures given to me from the Marketing Director. March 2014 Attended the 46th Annual Eastern District Basketball/Volleyball Tour- At the end of year John Underation and I met at Sokol Center in Barberton, to dis- nament held at the Douglas Schools and Municipal Center in East Douglas MA. cuss track and fi eld improvements and possible Slet Schedule changes to give a fresh look at May 2014 Participated in the 68th Annual International Bowling Tournament held the next Slet. in Canton, MI. This past Slet seemed to go pretty smooth. The fi tness board worked hard. July 2014 Participated and helped to organize the 27th Annual International Softball Once again I feel we are all fortunate to be part of a great organization and believe Tournament held in Wilkes-Barre, PA. we still have an opportunity to get more people involved and excited for the upcoming year. Submitted my article for publication to the Slovak Catholic Falcon newspaper. 2014 Annual Report as a Member of the Physical Fitness Board August 2014 Attended and helped to conduct the International Clinic and Inaugural The following activity report for 2014 is submitted to the Board of Directors. Camp Adventure held at YMCA Camp Fitch in North Springfi eld, PA. The following is a list of activities and events I have attended, worked and/ or com- September 2014 Participated and helped to co-ordinate the 78th Annual Group 7 peted in during 2014. Sokol Day held at the Plains Pavilion in Plains, PA. In January/ February, I attended the Supreme Annual Meeting at the Embassy Suites November 2014 Attended the Group 7 Annual Meeting. Mass and Meeting were Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA At the meeting all plans were made for the 2014 sporting events. Our held at St John the Evangelist in Pittston, PA. and was re-elected as the Group Vice-President. main focus at the meeting was the upcoming Clinic/ Kids camp taking place at Camp Fitch. 2015 In February, met with Physical Fitness Board and choreographed new drills. January/February 2015 Attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Annual Meet- In July, prepared and edited the drill videos for the Clinic. ing held in Pittsburgh, PA. In August, I attended and worked the Clinic/ Camp Fitch at Camp Fitch. I had vari- May 2014 Attended the Annual International Bowling Tournament held in Cleve- ous responsibilities which entailed helping to facilitate the drills, fi lming, and all other duties land, OH. in preparation for the 2015 Slet. Began sending ‘email-blasts’ to email addresses on my list about upcoming Sokol In August, I attended and competed in the International Golf Tournament in West events. Middlesex, PA and for the fi rst time won closest to the pin where I fi nally recovered my skins The past four years have been an experience for me. Beginning with getting ‘re- money from the last twenty years. And thanks to Ed Moeller for convincing me to get in on elected’ and through the Clinics, Slets and various Tournaments, I have reconnected with old the closest to the pin. friends and made many new ones. I forgot just how much hard work goes into every event In December, submitted an Article to the Falcon Paper regarding the health benefi ts that the Sokols hold. I know many nights at Slets and Clinics I went to bed so tired that I don’t of completing a full body cleanse and purifi cation. remember falling asleep and then getting up to do it all over again. Late nights spent updating In February, I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting in Pittsburgh, scores for Tournaments or just catching up with friends that played that day. But in the end Pa. it was all worth it, because I believe in this organization and the fraternalism that is woven We discussed numerous ways to improve what we do and make the sporting pro- throughout by the members. grams more successful and gain participation. I’d just like to personally thank my family for all their love and support in helping I am Looking forward to my eighth year on the Fitness Board. Should be a very me. To all my friends, thanks for standing by me through thick and thin. And to all my old eventful year with the International Slet year and the 32nd Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. friends and my new friends in Sokols, remember ‘no man is alone who has friends’. Fraternally Yours and God Bless, Martin Degnan Frank P. Laury III Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member

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Below is my report of activities for the last 4 years as a member of the Physical During my four year term with the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a member of the Su- Fitness Board, reported to the Board of Directors and submitted for the 32nd Quadrennial preme Physical Fitness Board it has been a fulfi lling honor and privilege. All of us have shared Convention in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. many positive thoughts and ideas which have helped maintain our organization in these chang- In 2012, the following list of activities and events I have attended, worked and or ing times. As we all know, the stability of our organization starts with our members whom are competed in during this period. close friends and family. In January, Cleveland, Ohio Hosted the Supreme Annual Meeting from To see what is best for our organization is always my hopes and wishes. Over the January 20th- 22nd. At the meeting all plans were made for the 2012 sporting events. past four years we have seen many changes to our internal structure - all which have been set We also discussed the direction of the organization and future plans for continuous improve- in motion by long thought-out processes and logical reasoning. Some of these modifi cations ments. and new ideas were small while others were completely new beginnings for all of us. Every During March, I met with members of the men’s fi tness board to start preliminary action that we do has an impact on our brothers & sisters within the fraternal organization and make up of drills and selection of music. During this period of time we were able to get a rough by keeping strong open minds we can continue forward to see our heritage grow and blossom. layout of drills until a later mini clinic. Below is a summary of past events over the past 4 years while serving on the SPFB, During April, I assembled group 5 team for the International Basketball Tourna- with exception to some of the 2015 line items which at the time of writing have yet to occur. ment. In May I hosted the fi nal layout and fi ne tuning of drills with Marty Degnan and Damian 2012 Activities Suess at our home in Norton. Later met with John Underation to fi ne tune and edit music and z Attended our annual SPFB meeting. video for the fi nal cut to distribute to Group Directors. z Met with men’s SPFB members to create and review the Men’s drills perfor In July/August I attended the National Convention where I was re-elected on the mances. Supreme Physical Fitness Board. In August I golfed in the International Golf Tournament. z Met again with Men’s SPFB members in March to fi nalize the Men’s drills - That event seemed to go off very well, I wish I could say the same about my score, but it was recorded and cut music master CDs. the fi rst time I have seen Peak-n-Peak without snow. z Worked with other members to cut music and blend in audio mixes to fi nalize In conclusion I would like to say that I am going to continue to put forth the energy the music. that it takes to help make the Slovak Catholic Sokols successful during some trying times. My z Attended the SCS Clinic in Slippery Rock, PA. wife and I would like to start back up with the policy education and sign up days for our group. z Reorganized our DropBox (shared cloud folder) account with subfolders to I am looking forward to the upcoming year. assist in the organization of our fi les. I also placed, “readme.txt” fi les in each 2013 Annual Report Of The Member Of The Physical Fitness Board folder to assist others on the intended purpose of the (sub)folders so that they The following activity report for 2013 is submitted to the Board of Directors. are not cluttered. i.e. Bowling, The following is a list of activities and events I have attended, worked and or com- z Clinic 2012, Golf, Slet (Men ’s Music, Women’s Music) peted in during 2013. z Updated the Men’s Gymnastics rules and saved them to the DropBox account. In January, attended the Supreme Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh Pa. At the meeting z Included the latest cut of the Men’s Music into the DropBox account. all plans were made for the 2013 sporting events. Our main focus at the meeting was the up- z Included Men’s Drill commands & versioned it at revl.2 (2011). coming Slet taking place at Slippery Rock Pa. 2013 Activities In February wrote and posted an article to the Falcon regarding the bring back of z January - Attended our annual SPFB meeting. Volleyball to the Slet. The Article explained in detail the Rules and Regulations for Co-Ed z Prior to Slet I reorganized our DropBox account (shared cloud folder) with Volleyball. subfolders to assist in the organization of our fi les. During April I began meeting with Blizzard Trophy to start the process of preparing z Included the latest cut of the Men’s Music into the DropBox account. the Trophies and Plaques for the upcoming international Slet. We met 4 different times to fi nal- (Continued on page 16) PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania The annual Fall Family Day Picnic hosted by the Slovak hosted its traditional family day picnic at Nuangola Park of Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania was held recently St. Matthew’s Slovak Lutheran Church of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in the Nuangola Park of St. Mat- thew’s Slovak Lutheran Church of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A good turnout of members and guests enjoyed the traditional event. The cool air added to the homemade menu of traditional Slovak culinary specialities which included Goulash and rye bread, then Pirohy with surprise fi llings, followed by old-fashioned Haluski and sweet cabbage. In addition, traditional American picnic favorites were enjoyed, including hot dogs, ham- burgers, cheeseburgers, coleslaw, corn-on-the cob, followed by a variety of homemade pastries as des- sert. The Picnic Chef was Michael Sretanski of Kingston, Pa. The Citron Sisters of Wilkes-Barre, Mary Migatulski, Anna Hudock Several guests make their selections from the homemade Slovak culi- Picnic-goers enjoyed playing and Bernadette Yencha, entertained with traditional Slovak folk songs. nary specialties. “mystery guessing boxes” at each table along with pleasant conversa- tion and the singing of our favorite Slovak folk songs...... all receiving “door prizes”.....and being entertained by “The Citron Sisters,” singing “Katerina”,(Mary Migatul- ski, Anna Hudock and Bernadette Yencha, all from Wilkes-Barre,Pa. Other highlights of the pleasant afternoon included a Slovak Food Basket raffl e, which included ham, klobasa, kapusta, cabbage, potatoes, beets, klashi noodles, bobalky and more, donated by David Kolesa of Luzerne,Pa. and Carl Yankowski of Dunmore, Pa. Spe- Marika Vargova, a well-known model from Slovakia, second from the cial guests at the event included right and her dad, Ivan Vargas, are fl anked by Eleanor and Andrew Eleanor and Andrew Sofranko of Sofranko. Wilkes-Barre; as well as Marika Vargova, a well-known model from Kosice, Slovakia and her dad, Ivan Vargas. A good time was had by all at the Slovak Picnic. Thanks and gratitude go out to all who had a hand in its success.

ALL IN THE FAMILY Pumpkins are members of the cucurbit(kyoo-KUHR-bit) family. Their close cousins include squash- es, gourds, cucumbers, watermel- ons and cantaloupes. Most cucurbits have big, star- shaped ﬂ owers; hairy, hollow The Slovak goulash and rye bread made for a great opener and en- Shucking corn were, Joseph Kowatch of Edwardsville and Elaine and stems; long vines and a thick outer joyed by Anna Hendershot and Constance Plewniak, both of Wilkes- Tony Falischak of Plymouth. covering. Barre. - Posel Reports of the Supreme Ofﬁ cers Presented at the 32nd National Convention

(Continued from page 15) z Uploaded Clinic videos to the SPFB cloud-shared drive. z Uploaded Clinic music to the SPFB cloud-shared drive. z Attended the 2013 SCS Slet in Slippery Rock, PA z Attended post-Clinic Meeting by the SPFB members. 2014 Activities z Reorganized Shared drive so that Slet music and videos can be securely z Reorganized our DropBox account with our meeting notes and documents for shared out to Slet participants. This has been an on-going effort throughout the the upcoming SPFB yearly meeting. rest of the year due to incoming requests to “share” the music/videos to z Documents for: Clinic/ Camp Rules, Regulations, Registration and Schedule; participants. Activity Report Chart; SPFB Meeting Agenda; 2013 Slet Questionnaire 2015 Activities Responses. z Attended the annual SPFB meeting. z Attended the annual SPFB meeting. z Continued work on the Gymnastics Training video. z Worked on new Men’s Drills with other SPFB members for the 2015 Slet. z The recordings are split up into sections for different equipment usage and z Created the shared email address, Sokol SPFB @gmail.com to be used as: uploaded to YouTube.com via our “SokolSPFB” Gmail account. This way we z Correspondences for upcoming events, comments and questions. File sharing have a central location for community outreach. for all SPFB documents, music, videos and backups via Google Drive Cloud- z The video is also being mailed to Directors and Directresses’ whom would like sharing of Drill videos for group commanders, commandresses and participants. to have the DVD copy - not all teams have boys/men gymnastics participants. z Moved all documents from previous DropBox account to Google and closed z August- Attended the International Convention as a SPFB staff member. out the previous. Next Updated all SPFB members with this account information. Respectfully submitted, z August 14th - 17th - Attended the Camp and Clinic Damian J. Suess z Performed ﬁ nal music edits/cuts for CD which was provided to all Clinic Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board participants. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 17

Designation of Benefi ciary All too often, until there is a that the death payment cannot be In Memoriam death in the family, we do not really made if a personal representative is Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to think of the importance of having appointed. In the rare event a desig- the bereaved families of deceased members our benefi ciary designations up to nated benefi ciary of record cannot date. Typically after a life insurance be located our claims staff will send SEPTEMBER 2015 or an annuity certifi cate is issued, claim proceeds to the state. we tend to fi le it away in a safe Take time to review all certifi - Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death place and forget that times and situ- cates. Be aware of your designated Assembly 6 Joseph Agostino Jr., Benwood, WV 84 August 20, 2015 ations in our lives change. benefi ciary and update them if nec- Assembly 11 Evelyn M. Seliga, Chicago, IL 87 July 24, 2015 Far too many times death claims essary. The peace of mind in know- Assembly 11 Martha Haberkorn, Chicago, IL 89 May 19, 2015 cannot be processed because a ing that your loved ones will receive Assembly 11 Wanda L. Harris, Chicago, IL 88 August 18, 2015 designated benefi ciary has prede- the benefi t designated to satisfy the Assembly 16 Gerard A. Lutz, Pittsburgh, PA 73 August 21, 2015 ceased the certifi cate holder. Even fi nalization of your estate or wishes. Assembly 57 Barbara Gurgick, Allentown, PA 55 July 24, 2015 worse, many times a designated If there is the need to change Assembly 78 Phyllis P. Kopecky, Bethlehem, PA 82 September 10, 2015 benefi ciary has fallen out of touch or update benefi ciary(s), there are Assembly 104 Marlene Hart Burda, Pittsburgh, PA 79 September 16, 2015 with the family and cannot be lo- number of ways to do so; 1) on our Assembly 108 Frank Petrek, Youngstown, PA 79 September 9, 2015 cated. As a standard practice, in the web site www.slovakcatholicsokol. Assembly 136 Theresa A. Horrox, Nanticoke, PA 62 July 24, 2015 event of a death claim being fi led org select “Applications & Forms” Assembly 162 Elizabeth P. Downing , Clifton, NJ 96 September 6, 2015 where the designated benefi ciary on the left side of the home screen, Assembly 179 John Benko, North Braddock, PA 94 August 12, 2015 of record is deceased, the Slovak in the middle of the screen, under Assembly 227 John Jacenec, Toronto, CN 41 August 19, 2015 Catholic Sokol is bound by New forms select “Member Services Re- Assembly 227 Stanley J. Krupa, Toronto, CN 80 July 15, 2015 Jersey statute to make payment di- quest Form”, use “Section 2” verify Assembly 257 Thomas Surinak, Chicago, IL 89 July 8, 2015 rectly in the following order of pref- or change benefi ciary, 2) contact Assembly 261 Joseph P. Stiber, Reading, PA 84 September 3, 2015 erence: to said deceased member’s our home offi ce at (800) 886-7656 Assembly 312 Anne Z. Sarosy, Passaic, NJ 92 August 4, 2015 spouse, child, father or mother, or and our staff will mail the “Member Wreath 11 Emily Stahl, Johnstown, NY 76 September 12, 2015 any sister or brother. Be advised Services Request Form”. Wreath 14 William T. Kitsko MD., Johnstown, PA 93 August 11, 2015 Wreath 22 Sophie Macurak, Pittsburgh, PA 99 August 21, 2015 Christmas Oplatky 2015 Wreath 81 Mary Mores, Whiting, IN 90 August 27, 2015 (Continued from page 4) Danville, PA 17821-1698. Wreath 81 Mildred A. Saliga, Whiting, IN 91 September 3, 2015 the minimum cost of shipping and Sharing the Oplatky either at Wreath 85 David Jerome Dixon, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 56 September 9, 2015 handling is $6.00 and upwards de- the Christmas eve supper or on Wreath 85 Stephen Stasko Jr., Mc Kees Rocks, PA 73 September 9, 2015 pending upon the number of packet Christmas Day will add a special Wreath 107 Mary Jayne Tapp, Youngstown, OH 87 September 13, 2015 ordered and the rising costs of priori- Slovak dimension to your celebra- Wreath 153 Gerald Marfi zo, Parma, OH 66 August 8, 2015 ty mailing. Customized requests can tion of Christ’s birth at Christmas. Wreath 155 Stella Macey, Reading, PA 83 September 10, 2015 be fi lled to meet your needs. Pay- Jankola Library, founded in 1968, ment to Jankola Library is expected also has a supply of books, tapes before receiving an order. and other material related to the For more information or to place of New York at The Royal Manor, study of the Slovak language as an order contact: Sister Catherine Garfi eld, N.J. reception at 7 p.m., din- well as Slovak music and song Laboure Bresnock, SS.C.M. at tel. Sokol Calendar ner and dancing to follow until 1 a.m.; are available. Call for a booklist. 570-275-5606 or write: Jankola $130 per person, for reservations call Such items make wonderful gifts Library and Slovak Museum, 580 Zuzana Krcmar tel. 973-357-1209 or at Christmas for those who cher- (Continued from page 3) p.m. Railroad Street, Villa Sacred Heart, or email: [email protected], res- MON.DEC.14 email [email protected]. ish their Slovak heritage. ervation deadline is Nov. 25th. Q Wreath 111 traditional Christmas Q Assembly 54 children’s Christmas party and dinner at the American Slo- party at the Slovak Catholic Sokol vak Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lo- Club, Lydora, Pa. from 1 to 2 p.m. rain, Oh., cocktails at 5:30 p.m. with Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page SAT.DEC.12 dinner at 6 p.m. for reservations call Q 22nd Annual Slovak Vilija & Glenice Zelina at 440-988-2339. Sokol Cook Book Jaslickari Program hosted by Prince SAT.DEC.19 of Peace Parish at the Parish Cen- Q Assembly 79 children’s Christmas is Now in its Fourth Edition ter,81 South 13th St., South Side, party at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Pittsburgh, Pa.beginning at 5 p.m., Club, Railroad St., Lilly, Pa. begin- donation $28.00 adults, $12.00 ning at 2 p.m. childen. ages 3 to, advance reserva- SUN.DEC.20 tions only 412-481-8380. Q Traditional Christmas concert by For all your holiday feasts SUN.DEC.13 the choir of the former Most Holy Q Assembly 163 semi-annual meet- Trinity Slovak Parish under the di- ing and children’s Christmas party at rection of Stephen J. Knoblock at the Dorothy’s Place, Donora, Pa. begin- Church of St. Casimir, 239 Nepper- ning at 1 p.m.; for information call han Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. beginning at Theresa Gardner at 724-263-7289. 3 p.m., dinner to follow in the church ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Q Vilija dinner celebrating the Slo- hall, $35.00 per person concert and vak Christmas eve traditions hosted dinner or $10.00 for concert alone Just $15.50 which includes postage and handling by the Parish of St. John Nepomu- available at the door; for reservations cene, 411 East 66th St., New York call Marge Saladak at 914-476-6711. Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of City beginning with Slovak Mass at FRI.JAN.22 12 cook books for just $170.00 – Place your order today! 11 a.m. in church followed by the Q 43rd annual March for Life in op- Make check or money order payable to: luncheon and cultural program in the position to the scourge of abortion Slovak Catholic Sokol parish social hall, 406 East 67th St.; in our country; march with the Slo- $20.00 per person; for reservations vak Catholic Fraternal societies in P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street call the rectory at 212-734-4613, Washington, D.C.; buses depart from Passaic, N.J. 07055 New York City. the home offi ce of the First Catho- (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) Q Traditional Vilija - Slovak Christ- lic Slovak Ladies Association in mas Eve dinner and cultural progarm Beachwood, Oh.,reservations at tel. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish - St. 800-464-4642, 216-464-8015, www. NAME______Matthias site, 915 Cornell St. in the fcsla.com and the home offi ce of the Lansingville section of Youngstown, Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Oh. beginning at 4 p.m. in the Father Union in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for res- ADDRESS______Snock Center, $20.00 per person , ad- ervations call Theresa Kluchinski at vance reservations only; call Loretta 888-834-6614 or 570-823-3515 or CITY, STATE & ZIP______Etoniak, 330-549-3760. email [email protected]. Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 adult SAT.JAN.30 NUMBER OF BOOKS______Christmas party at the Slovak Catho- Q 23rd annual Slovak Ball hosted by (Effective January 1, 2015) lic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa. 4-6 the Slovak American Cultural Center PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Servant Leadership Award Presov Delegation Visits Pittsburgh On October 25, 2015, the Sisters Holleran, Hope Joyce, Hannah time Servant Leadership Awards The Sister City program of Pitts- of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Konkolics, Madison Kovach, Aus- went to: burgh, Pa. enjoys cultural and edu- Danville, PA awarded the Servant tin LaBant, Joshua Ladonis, Adam Evangelization: Sister Claire cational exchanges with cities in Leadership Award to 40 outstand- Maneval, Joanna Murphy, Maria Christi Schiefer, OSF, from Camp various parts of Europe and Latin ing high school Juniors and Seniors Mutchler, Sarah Pagnanelli, Steven Hill, PA, was recognized for her America. Since 2002, the city of from the dioceses of Harrisburg PA, Pomykalski, Angelique Poragratti, work as President and CEO of the Presov in eastern Slovakia has been Scranton PA and Bridgeport CT. Mary Pugh, Charles Ricco, Joseph Pennsylvania Catholic Health As- a Sister City with Pittsburgh. Since The ceremony took place at the Ba- Rossi, Janes Rushton, Morgan sociation where she leads the orga- then, all four mayors of Presov silica of Saints Cyril and Methodius Smarsh, Zachary Sowa, Jennifer nization in lobbying for or against have visited Pittsburgh. in Danville. Over the past 13 years, Strouse, Caroline Swade, Aubry- legislation and regulations that In October, the recently elected the Sisters of Saints Cyril and anna Tayman, and Lianne Uroda. impact the protection of the sanc- Mayor of Presov, Andrea Turcano- Methodius have honored over 880 Each teen was given the op- tity of life and the preservation of va along with six other representa- teens in the Dioceses of Bridgeport portunity to select one person as a religious liberty by recognizing the tives from Presov visited Pittsburgh (CT), Charleston (SC), Chicago mentor who has encouraged them needs of children, the elderly, the for seven days on a trade and cul- (IL), Gary (IN), Harrisburg (PA), to generously use their time and poor and the underserved, includ- tural mission. While in Pittsburgh, Milwaukee (WI), Pittsburgh (PA), talents as a follower of Jesus. The ing immigrant populations. the delegation met with Mayor Wil- St. Louis (MO), Scranton (PA), and mentors selected were parents, Education: Sister Agnes Hughes, liam Peduto, Pittsburgh City Coun- area residents whose ancestral roots Syracuse (NY) with the Servant grandparents, teachers, coaches, IHM, from Immaculata, PA, was cil and the University of Pittsburgh can be traced to the area of Presov Leadership Award. youth ministers, scout leaders, Sis- recognized for her more than 50 Slovak department. They visited in eastern Slovakia. Many of these The Servant Leadership Award ters and Priests, who have been role years as Professor of Psychology the Warhol Museum, the Heinz came to Western Pennsylvania recognizes distinguished high models for the teens. Mentors rec- at Immaculata University, in Im- History Center and enjoyed a gala more than a century ago. Their school juniors and seniors who are ognized by the teens have made a maculata, PA and her 16 years as a tour of the city. They attended the descendants have continued their joyful witnesses, compassionate difference in their lives by model- Lecturer at Saint Charles Seminary area’s Slovak Radio Hour benefi t Slovak ties through membership in proclaimers, and enthusiastic build- ing servant leadership as a way of in Philadelphia, PA. Her faithful- dinner and enjoyed a dinner hosted our American Slovak fraternals, in- ers of the Kingdom of God. The life in their family, parish, and com- ness to the gospel message of Jesus by the board of the Western Penn- cluding the Slovak Catholic Sokol. focus of the award is on teens who munity. is enhanced by her lifetime love of sylvania Slovak Cultural Associa- The above sign listing the vari- remain active in their faith and par- At the ceremony the Sisters of learning and her desire to serve oth- tion. They also had meetings with ous Sister Cities and their distances ish beyond Confi rmation, and who Saints Cyril and Methodius also ers. fi ve different businesses and an ed- from Pittsburgh is located outside actively serve in their parish, school honored four adults who received Elder Care: Sister Romaine Nie- ucational organization in the area. the Pittsburgh City - County Build- and community. the Father Jankola Lifetime Servant meyer, SCC, from Camp Hill, PA The delegation which included ing in downtown Pittsburgh. The Receiving the award were: Mon- Leadership Award in the ministries was recognized for her work as the mayor, included two represen- fi rst listed is Saarbucken in Ger- ica Amarante, Rebekah Aungst, of evangelization, education, elder President and CEO of Holy Spirit tatives from Presov University, a many with last city being Presov in Hayley Beck, Amanda Bell, Dal- care and ecumenism. Father Janko- Hospital in Camp Hill where she member of the Presov Chamber of Slovakia, a distance of 4,513 miles las Cook, Elizabeth Cooper, Em- la was a priest from the Diocese of reached out to people of all ages, in- Commerce, a reporter from SME, a from Pittsburgh. We thank Slovak ily D’Amico, Luke Darrup, Ryan Scranton who was instrumental in cluding the elderly, and recognized trip coordinator along with a trans- Honorary Consul in Pittsburgh, Jo- Denis, Madeline Driscoll, Bri- recognizing the need for religious the specialized needs of geriatric lator. The members had the oppor- seph T. Senko for sharing this story git Duffy, Ruby Erickson, David sisters to educate children and patients and worked to initiate pro- tunity meet with many Pittsburgh with our readers. Fletcher, Sylvia Garner, Santina founded the Sisters of Saints Cyril grams to help the staff deal with the Gutshall, Emily Herb, Caroline and Methodius in 1909. complex needs of elderly patients. Hills, Alexa Hinegardner, Alex The 2015 Father Jankola Life- Ecumenism: Sister Honora Slovak Christmas Tree in Chicago Nicholson, RSM, from Merion, Each year, the various ethnic PA was recognized for her work communities of Chicago, Ill. deco- as a Campus Minister at Gwyn- rate individual Christmas trees ned Mercy College where she de- refl ecting their holiday traditions veloped a course in which students and heritage. These festive trees are from all faith traditions were intro- displayed at the Museum of Science duced to working with the poor, & Industry as part of the 74th an- and her work as a Pastoral Asso- nual Christmas Around the World ciate in New York City where she exhibit this year. This year, the Slo- developed programs that exhibited vak Christmas tree will be among a deep concern for issues of social the trees representing a total of 49 justice for all, and served the needs countries at the annual holiday dis- of immigrants. play. The colorful Slovak tree will Because this year was named by be decorated with imported and Pope Francis as the Year of Conse- handmade ornaments from Slova- crated Life, all of this year’s recipi- kia. This interesting and colorful ents of the Father Jankola Lifetime display opens on November 14 and Servant Leadership Awards are continues until January 2, 2016. Consecrated Religious. The Museum is located at 57th Receiving Lifetime Awards: L-R: Sister Claire Christi Schiefer, OSF; The ceremony ended with a re- Street and South Lake Shore Drive Sister Michael Ann Orlik, SS.C.M.(Center) General Superior of the ception at Maria Hall. - Sister Bar- on Chicago’s south side near the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius; Sister Romaine Niemeyer, SCC. bara Sable, SS.C.M. University of Chicago. For information on museum hours call 773- 684-1414 or visit the museum’s website at www.msichicago.org. The beautiful Slovak tree is spon- is a must for Chicagoland families sored and decorated by the Rev. and individuals. Hope to see many John J. Spitkovsky District of our Sokols and Sokolky at this year’s brother Slovak fraternal, the First exhibit - Zdar Boh! Robert Tapak Catholic Slovak Union. The exhibit Magruder.

Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Home Ofﬁ ce Numbers Handy TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 E-MAIL – [email protected] Student recipients of the 2015 Servant Leadership Award. WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 18. NOVEMBRA 2015 PAGE 19

Vinársku tradíciu Bratislavy pripomenuli Mikulášske posedenie Pred 145 rokmi sa narodil Štefan Banič Svätomartinské dni v New Yorku - vynálezca padáka 182. zbor Slovenského ka- Vinársku tradíciu Bratislav- va najväčšiu výmeru vinohradov Štefan Banič sa narodil 23. tolíckeho sokola v New Yorku ského regiónu aj tento rok pripo- a bola najväčším producentom novembra 1870 v Neštichu pri usporiada v nedeľu 6. decembra menú Svätomartinské dni, ktoré vína na Slovensku. Smoleniciach, kde aj zomrel Mikulášske posedenie v hale boli v Bratislave 6. a 7. novembra Sviatok svätého Martina, jed- 2. januára 1941. Po skončení Kostola sv. Jána Nepomucké- na Primaciálnom námestí. Svia- ného z patrónov Bratislavy, sa ľudovej školy pracoval na statku ho na 406 East Street. O 11.00 tok vína bol oslavou výsledkov už oddávna v hlavnom meste grófa Pálff yho. Pre svoje názory hodine bude slovenská sv. om- úsilia bratislavských vinárov. spájal so slávením hodov a jar- na maďarizáciu a Apponyho ša. O 1.00 hodine začne pro- Hlavné mesto chce týmto sviat- mokov. V súvislosti s vinohrad- zákony bol z práce vyhodený gram. Počas popoludnia bude kom posilniť historické vedo- níctvom a vínom sa k nemu a následne odišiel v roku 1907 podávané občerstvenie a sv. mie Bratislavčanov k vlastným v minulosti viazali aj viaceré za prácou do USA. Usadil sa v Mikuláš rozdá deťom darčeky. tradíciám a spropagovať prácu zaujímavosti. V tento deň malo meste Greenville, Mercer Couty, Rodičia detí vo veku do 12 ro- vinárov. mesto vyhradené právo čapovať Pensylvánia. Zaujímal sa o letec- kov, ktoré sa podujatia zúčastnia, Program Svätomartinských víno vo svojich pivniciach, aj tvo. V USA žil a pracoval v ro- majú nahlásiť ich mená a vek dní slávnostne otvoril primátor keď bol tzv. bannzeit – čiže čas, koch 1870 – 1941. Anne Korčak na tel. č. 201-670- Bratislavy Ivo Nesrovnal s arci- kedy mali ostatní vinohradníci Dňa 3. júna 1914 Štefan 8162. biskupom Stanislavom Zvolen- výčap vína zakázaný. Víno sa Banič osobne vyskúšal padák Štefánika má postavený pom- ským požehnaním mladého vína čapovalo len pri Starej radnici, v pred zástupcami Patentového ník. Pomník bol odhalený v v Kaplnke sv. Ladislava. pivnici vo Františkánskom kos- Integračný tím NATO úradu letectva USA. Zoskočil roku 1970. Dňa 14. júna 2006 Počas oboch dní mohli ľudia tole a v apoštolskej pivnici v Zele- na Slovensku vo Washingtone zo strechy odhalili pomník Štefana Baniča na Primaciálnom námestí ochut- nom dome. Práve do poslednej (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) 15-poschodovej budovy. Potom v jeho rodných Smoleniciach. návať mladé vína od bratislav- menovanej vinárne každoročne nasledovali ďalšie zoskoky aj z Severoatlantickej zmluvy. Peniaze naň venovali veteráni z ských vinárov z Račianskeho chodieval na sviatok sv. Mar- lietadla. 25. augusta 1914 vydal Rezort obrany už začal s Klubu vojenských výsadkárov. vinohradníckeho spolku, Nové- tina richtár s radnými pánmi a Americký patentový úrad vo prípravnými prácami na budo- Jeho pamiatku v rodnej obci ho Mesta, Vajnôr a v ponuke ostatnými predstaviteľmi mesta Washingtone patent na Baničov vanie potrebnej infraštruktúry. pripomína aj náhrobný kameň bude i tradičný devínsky ríbezlák. ochutnávať mladé vínka. padák pod číslom 1 108 484. Súbežne s tým sa vykonávajú v tvare padáka a pamätná tabuľa Oslavy mladého vína boli V čase sviatku sv. Martina sa Patentový spis obsahuje presný opatrenia na zabezpečenie vyt- na rodnom dome. Na jeho spojené aj s bohoslužbami v po meste chodilo s palicou, kto- opis konštrukcie a jej nákresovú vorenia a fungovania organi- počesť bola v Múzeu Molpír v Katedrále sv. Martina, ktoré boli rou mesto kontrolovalo úrodu dokumentáciu. Americká ar- začného jadra pre NFIU. Slo- Smoleniciach zriadená pamät- venované myšlienke na svätého a množstvo dorobeného vína máda ho odkúpila za pár stoviek venské NFIU bude začlenené ná izba. Bol vyobrazený aj na Martina a ľudí vyhnaných z do- u súkromníkov. Mestský kapi- dolárov. Bol čestným členom le- pod velenie Mnohonárodného známkach. mova. Nechýbal ani svätomartin- tán, drábi a vymeriavač desiatku zborového veliteľstva Sever- tectva USA. ským lampiónovým sprievod. chodili so špeciálnou palicou ovýchod v Štetíne (MNC-NE), Zostrojenie prvého použiteľ- História vinohradníctva a vi- merať víno v sudoch a na základe uvádza sa v materiáli. ného padáka Baničovi nepri- nárstva v Bratislavskom regióne meraní potom určili výšku dane. niesol bohatstvo ani slávu. V je stará takmer 3 000 rokov a Pozornosť na sv. Martina sa roku 1920 sa vrátil do rod- stáročia bol Bratislavský kraj netočila len okolo vína, týmto VIETE, ŽE... nej obce, kde žil v ústraní ako najvýznamnejším vinohradníc- dňom sa v meste končili všetky … tradičná slovenská špecialita murársky majster a venoval sa kym regiónom na Slovensku. slávnosti, sprievody či poduja- z ovčieho syra sa v rámci Európ- ovocinárstvu. O niekoľko rokov Bratislavskí vinári sa tešili veľkej tia pod holým nebom, hovorilo skej únie môže produkovať už sa jeho meno znovu spomínalo, priazni u kráľovnej Márie Terézie. sa totiž, že sv. Martin prináša na iba na Slovensku a to pod náz- keď s bratom Jánom a súroden- V 16. až 18. storočí mala Bratisla- kopytách svojho koňa prvý sneh. vom Slovenská bryndza? Vyrába cami Vajsáblovcami a Valov- Poštová známka z emisného sa z nepasterizovaného ovčieho cami spolu-objavil roku 1930 mlieka od oviec chovaných na radu Osobnosti pripomínajúca podzemné krásy jaskyne Driny vynálezcu leteckého padáka a strednom, severnom a východ- pri Smoleniciach. Zomrel 2. nom Slovensku. spoluobjaviteľa jaskyne Driny januára 1941 v Neštichu vo veku pri Smoleniciach Štefana Baniča, 70 rokov na zápal pľúc. ktorá bola vydaná 12. decembra … jedným z najpopulárnejších V Bratislave na Letisku M. R. 1994. športov na Slovensku je ľadový hokej? To, že Slováci ho ve- dia aj hrať, dokazuje zlatá me- daila z MS 2002 vo švédskom Počet diabetikov sa na Slovensku zvýšil meste Göteborg a veľký počet Počet diabetikov na Sloven- mužov. Vo veku do 18 rokov sa kvalitných hráčov v najlepších sku v posledných desaťročiach liečilo 2024 osôb. zahraničných ligách. Viac o výrazne vzrástol. 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Family Class. Informoval o Y Rajeckou dolinou otriaslo 5. tiky (2,6 %), predmety zo železa tom 11. novembra Peter Green novembra 15 minút pred polno- a ocele (2,4 %), nábytok, najmä z Kanadskej obchodnej komory cou zemetrasenie s magnitúdou sedadlá do automobilov (2 %) a (CCC-Canadian Chamber of 2,5 a epicentrom päť kilometrov obuv (1,6 %). Commerce). od Rajca pri obci Rajecká Lesná Y Na Slovensku padli pošas Minister pre imigráciu John v Strážovských vrchoch. Otrasy druhého novembrového víkendu McCallum chce podľa neho vý- zaznamenali takmer všetky se- teplotné rekordy. Najciteľnejšie razne zvýšiť kvótu v kategórii izmické stanice na území Slo- sa v nedeľu 8. novembra oteplilo Skilled workers, na základe ktorej venska a dokonca aj v Ostrave. na krajnom juhozápade Slo- Nový bratislavský Starý most ktorý umožňoval konštruktérske sa do Kanady vysťahujú imigranti Y Na bratislavskom trhu s ne- venska, kde teplota vzduchu cez 24. októbra preklenul Dunaj. a montážne práce z úrovne. s odbornou praxou. Práve cez túto hnuteľnosťami stále prevyšuje deň dosiahla vyše 20 stupňov Robotníkom tak ostáva na brehu Pôvodne mali byť práce na kategóriu sa do Kanady vysťahuje dopyt nad ponukou. Predaj bytov Celzia. Teplotné rekordy name- už len dorobiť posledné metre na moste a električkovej trati do niekoľko stoviek Slovákov. sa v októbri oproti rovnakému rali na polovici všetkých me- staromestskej strane a 75 metrov Petržalky hotové do konca au- Nová vláda zvyšuje aj vek detí obdobiu vlaňajška zdvojnásobil. teorologických staníc Slovenska v Petržalke. gusta, potom do konca októbra. z 19 rokov na 22 rokov, ktoré Odborníci však upozorňujú, že s denným spravodajstvom. V Most by mal tak byť kom- Nakoniec sa mesto s fi rmou môžu emigrovať do Kanady ceny nehnuteľností rastú príliš Kuchyni zaznamenali 20,1 °C, pletne zmontovaný do začiatku dohodlo na termíne 15. decem- spolu s rodičmi. Krajina chce rýchlo a začínajú dosahovať hra- na bratislavskej Kolibe 20,4 °C decembra a električková linka ber 2015. zvýšiť žiadateľom o imigráciu aj nice tesne pred prasknutím re- a v Bratislave na letisku až 21,2 číslo 1 z hlavnej stanice, ktorá Konzorcium troch fi riem na bonusové body za súrodenca v alitnej bubliny. stupňov Celzia. po ňom bude jazdiť, by moh- čele s Eurovia SK projekt realizu- Kanade. Y Slovenská republika 6. no- Y Veľvyslanec SR v Chorvátskej la prvýkrát po moste prejsť v je za 58,8 milióna eur bez DPH. Kanadská vláda chce taktiež vembra vyslala 20 policajtov, republike Juraj Priputen 10. no- januári 2016. Uviedol to primá- Na fi nancovaní projektu sa 85 % zjednodušiť prístup osôb s pra- ktorí budú v Slovinsku pomáhať vembra odovzdal v chorvátskom tor mesta Ivo Nesrovnal. podieľa Európska únia, 10 % štát covným povolením a študentskými pri zvládaní migračnej krízy. Zaboku humanitárnu materiál- Práce budú pokračovať a 5 % mesto. vízami k získaniu trvalého pobytu Slovenskí policajti už pomáhajú nu pomoc Slovenska v hod- na dokončení pilierov na Aby ho eurofondy preplatili, v Kanade a následne aj získaniu aj svojim kolegom v Maďarsku. note 25-tisíc eur predstaviteľom staromestskej strane a začína treba ho dokončiť do konca toh- občianstva. - tasr Vyslaní strážcovia zákona budú chorvátskeho ministerstva ho- sa demontáž umelého ostrova, to roka. pôsobiť na hranici medzi dvoma spodárstva. V humanitárnej členskými štátmi Európskej únie zásielke sú postele, spacie vaky, (EÚ) Slovinskom a Chorváts- elektrické ohrievače, obuv a Poslanci súhlasia s integračným tímom NATO na Slovensku kom. piecky na vyhrievanie stanov, Parlament odsúhlasil pôsobe- neurčuje materiál explicitne jed- veľmi rýchlej reakcie a jednotiek Y Najvýznamnejšou komodi- ktorými chorvátska strana nie styčného integračného tímu notlivé štáty, ktorých príslušníci rýchleho nasadenia. Počas mie- tou slovenského exportu zos- zabezpečí lepšie podmienky pre NATO (NATO Force Integra- budú v NFIU pôsobiť. V sú- ru bude podporovať plánovacie tali aj vlani vozidlá s 25-% po- utečencov v blížiacom sa chlad- tion Units - NFIU) na Slovensku. časnosti o pozície v NFIU na aktivity. NFIU bude dohliadať dielom na celkovom vývoze. nom období. Slovensko tak za- Jeho vytvorenie schválili ministri území Slovenska prejavili záu- na prípravu, koordináciu a Uviedlo to Ministerstvo ho- reagovalo na žiadosť chorvátskej obrany členských krajín NATO jem Česká republika, Spojené zabezpečenie prítomnosti síl spodárstva v prvej monitorova- vlády, ktorá 22. októbra požiadala 8. októbra. štáty americké, Spolková repub- členských štátov NATO v prí- cej správe o plnení cieľov Stra- členské štáty Európskej únie o Integračný tím bude sídliť v lika Nemecko, Maďarsko, Poľská pade plnenia ich úloh na území tégie vonkajších ekonomických pomoc pri zabezpečení prijíma- kasárňach v bratislavských Vaj- republika, Turecká republika Slovenskej republiky. Ich úlohou vzťahov Slovenska na obdobie nia a tranzitu utečencov. noroch. Pôsobiť tam bude 41 a Rumunsko, uvádza sa v ma- tiež bude koordinácia cvičení rokov 2014 až 2020. Za vozid- Y Starbucks prichádza na Slo- osôb, z toho 21 príslušníkov Oz- teriáli. Ozbrojených síl Slovenskej re- lami v roku 2014 nasledovali ele- vensko. Prvé predajne by sa mali brojených síl SR. Zvyšní vojaci Styčný integračný tím NATO publiky s ozbrojenými silami ktrické stroje a prístroje s 21-% otvoriť v Bratislave. Starbucks je budú z ostatných členských kra- vznikne na území Slovenskej členských štátov NATO. Pôsobe- podielom na exporte, pričom americká spoločnosť a zároveň jín NATO. republiky v roku 2016. Pl- nie NFIU sa na základe rozhod- najvýznamnejšou komoditou najväčšia sieť kaviarní na sve- Pre možnosti zapojenia sa aj nú operačnú spôsobilosť by nutia Severoatlantickej rady v tejto skupine boli televízne te. Jej prevádzkovateľ v tomto iných členských štátov NATO mal dosiahnuť do konca roku bude riadiť Protokolom o statuse prijímače. Medzi ďalšie význ- regióne je spoločnosť AmRest, do NFIU a z hľadiska zacho- 2016. Úlohou NFIU je zvýšiť medzinárodných vojenských amné komodity slovenského ktorá má tiež licenciu na predaj vania fl exibility pri prípadných reakcieschopnosť NATO a veliteľstiev zriadených podľa vývozu vlani patrili jadrové reak- produktov KFC, Burger King či zmenách zahraničnej účasti uľahčiť nasadenie jednotiek (Pokračovanie na str. 19) tory, kotly a prístroje s 12,3-% Pizza Hut.